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FMU Next 

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Black Caucus issues new 

guidelines for DEI policies 

and urges firms to help 

reduce racial wealth gap 

Lawmakers Face 

September 30 

Deadline to Avoid 

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, center, speaks with Rep. Ilhan 

Omar, D-Minn., and members of the Congressional Black Caucus as they 

visit the site of George Floyd’s death in south Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. 

(Anthony Souffle/Star Tribune via AP, File) 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Corporate policies meant 

to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace are 

legal and should be expanded to promote broad economic 

prosperity and reduce racial wealth inequities, according to 

a new report by the Congressional Black Caucus. 

The report released Monday offers guidelines to 

corporations on the best practices to adopt to advance 

diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the workplace and 

calls on companies to recommit to advance racial justice 

in the workplace. The document also includes a roadmap 

for advancing wealth creation in Black communities and 

closing the racial wealth gap. 

The findings follow a December open letter the caucus 

issued that called on corporations to “reaffirm their 

commitments to DEI” and work with the CBC to fulfill 

pledges on racial and economic inequality. 

“In the wake of the death of George Floyd, corporations 

pledged $50 billion to racial equity and strengthening DEI 

policies,” said Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., chair of the 

Congressional Black Caucus, in an interview. “DEI is now 

under attack, but the response from corporate America has 

been overwhelming.” 

The study is the result of the ensuing monthslong 

dialogue between the caucus and nearly half of Fortune 500 

companies, as well as academics and business analysts, to 

develop guidelines that promote DEI and Black economic 

mobility in an increasingly fraught political and legal 

environment. It cited corporations facing a backlash to such 

policies from conservative activists and lawmakers. 

Horsford condemned “far right actors who are attempting 

to bully corporate America” to back away from DEI policies. 

He added that it was “erroneous” for corporations to 

rescind DEI policies because of the Supreme Court’s June 

decision overturning affirmative action programs in college 

admissions, which did not directly address corporate DEI 

policies. 

“There is nothing under the law that is illegal or 

unconstitutional about corporations advancing DEI policies. 

I commend the corporations that answered our call. We are 

now giving the roadmap for what good looks like,” Horsford 

said, citing the study’s title: “What Good Looks Like: A 

Corporate Accountability Report on Diversity, Equity and 

Inclusion.” 

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Lourdes Collins, right, administers a vaccine to Dalani Speed, 2, 

with Serenity Evans on Aug. 28 during a mobile vaccination clinic 

called Carea-Van at Educare 

Learning Center in West 

Seattle, Washington. Kevin 

Clark/ The Seattle Times/TNS 

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By mid-November, the nation will again face a shutdown at a time when families typically and excitedly finalize 

preparations for annual Thanksgiving gatherings. (Photo: iStock photo / NNPA) 

By Stacy M. Brown 

NNPA Newswire Senior National 

Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia 

After a six-week summer recess, 

lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday 

with a looming crisis: preventing a government 

shutdown. They have just three weeks to act 

before federal funding runs out on September 

30, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The 

twice impeached and 34 times convicted 

former President Donald Trump has urged 

Republicans to embrace a shutdown unless 

his demands are met, putting millions of 

Howard University’s 

capstone moment: 

Kamala Harris at 

top of the ticket 

By Ayanna Alexander 

The Associated Press 

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a young 

college student, Kamala Harris made the 

nearly 3-mile trip from Howard University 

to the National Mall to protest against 

apartheid in South Africa. 

(Source: Daytona Times) 

As a summer surge of COVID-19 outbreaks is 

underway, new vaccines for the virus have been 

released. 

The Food and Drug Administration approved 

new COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024-2025 

season for people ages 6 months and older. These 

updated vaccines are designed to better protect 

against recently circulating variants, helping to 

prevent serious illness and hospitalization. 

“It appears that this virus is going to continue 

to change as immunity in the population wanes, 

either after vaccination or prior infection. New 

jobs and essential services at risk just weeks 

ahead of the 2024 presidential election. 

The prospect of a shutdown would 

close federal agencies and national parks 

and curtail essential public services while 

furloughing millions of federal workers. The 

presidential race overshadows this impending 

crisis, as Congress will break again at the 

end of the month, not returning until after 

the election. Before leaving in July, the 

political landscape shifted when President 

Joe Biden exited the presidential race, 

positioning Vice President Kamala Harris as 

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Vice President Kamala Harris takes part in the ceremonial 

coin toss before an NCAA college football game between 

Howard and Hampton in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 18, 

2021. (Photo credit: Cliff Owen, The Associated Press) 

In 2017, as a senator, she returned to her alma mater to deliver the commencement 

address. 

In July, when she received word that she would be likely be the Democratic presidential 

nominee, she was wearing her Howard sweatshirt in the vice president’s residence. 

Howard, one of the nation’s best known historically Black colleges, has been central to 

Harris’ origin story, and now, as she seeks to become the first woman elected president, the 

university is having a capstone moment. 


Mayo Clinic expert discusses updated COVID-19 vaccines 

strains of this virus will cause outbreaks at 

different times of the year,” says Dr. Matthew 

Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology 

Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. 

New COVID-19 variants can evade immunity 

from earlier vaccination or prior infection, 

meaning vaccinated or previously infected 

people may still catch the virus. However, their 

immunity helps protect them from severe illness. 

“The recent vaccines have been designed 

against a variant that we saw early in 2024. The 

immune response that’s generated by these new 

vaccines is much more specific to the strains that 


@TheWestsideGazetteNewspaper 

Country 

before 

Party 

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. 

Sometimes voters just get 

it wrong. Whether it’s because 

they don’t show up to the 

ballot box or they decide to 

simply vote down party lines, 

they get it wrong and getting 

it wrong can be catastrophic. 

In 2016, the voters got 

it wrong. America voted 

businessman Donald J. 

Trump as the 45th president 

of the United States. For 

four years, Trump unleashed 

havoc. I won’t rehash the 

insanity that went on for four 

years. If you’re not convinced 

that Trump was the most 

ignorant, ineffective, and 

undeserving president in 

American history, there’s 

nothing I can do in this article 

to prove otherwise. 

In 2020, there were some 

brave Republicans who 

stepped up and prioritized 

country over party. They 

publicly denounced Trump 

and withdrew their support 

for his reelection. A few drew 

the line at throwing their 

support and endorsement 

at Joe Biden, but some 

exercised a higher loyalty to 

our country over party. Cindy 

McCain, the wife of late 

Arizona Republican Senator 

John McCain, endorsed Biden 

in rebuke of Trump. McCain’s 

daughter, Meghan, stopped 

short of endorsing Biden in 

2020, but she didn’t mince 

words when criticizing Trump. 

Other notable Republicans 

who publicly and vehemently 

supported Biden in 2020 

were former Arizona Senator 

Jeff Flake, former Ohio 

Governor John Kasich and 

New York Congresswoman 

Susan Molinari. Kasich 


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corrective measures taken 

to address broken student 

loan programs. He asserted 

that these fixes have removed 

barriers preventing borrowers 

from accessing the relief they 

were entitled to under the law. 

College 

Prep 

Word of 

the Week 

www.thewestsidegazette.com 

Broward State Attorney Harold F. Pryor’s 

statement about School Violence Threats 

Broward State Attorney Harold F. Pryor’s 

statement about school violence threats in 

our community: 

“We take all incidents involving 

threats of potential violence at schools 

very seriously because they create a lot of 

disruption and fear for kids, parents and 

staff. Our community knows too well that 

these incidents can be very, very serious and 

it is important for us to hold any individual 

accountable for their conduct.” 

“Prosecutors use great discretion in 

handling these types of cases and work very 

hard to determine the appropriate response, 

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and the needs of the individual juvenile. 

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concession being the postponement of painting and 

Community 

stripping the basketball court – a minor hiccup until 

more favorable weather prevails. 

Comes 

Dr. William Berry, Provost and Acting President, 

expressed excitement and gratitude, stating, “We are 

excited about this project and grateful to all those who 

Together 

for Clean 

Up Day in 

Lauderdale 

Lakes 

A panel of senior prosecutors reviews the 

evidence and circumstances of each case to 

try to ensure that our office makes consistent 

and appropriate decisions on whether to file 

charges or refer the juveniles to programs 

and services that can help them. This 

can include programs that monitor them, 

provide psychological evaluations and care, 

as well as other services. In each case, 

prosecutors review the behavioral history 

and needs of each individual to ensure they 

are held accountable.” 

Speaking in general and not about 

specific juveniles, prosecutors continue to 

review all the evidence and information as it 

becomes available before and after an arrest 

is made. Cases are handled on an individual 

basis, depending on all the evidence and 

information that is available, and that 

process is continuously reviewed to try to 

ensure that justice is done, and individuals 

are held accountable. 

Click here for a video from two 

Broward judges that explains the 

potential consequences, which include 

arrest, suspension or expulsion, referral 

and diversion to programs and services, 

probation, or detention for up to 21 days in 

a juvenile facility in the most serious cases. 

Please call 911 to report any school 

violence threat. 

Led by Commissioner Sharon 

Thomas, residents of Lauderdale 

Lakes, including children and 

parents, joined forces for a community 

Clean Up Day. The event aimed to 

not only clean up the neighborhood 

but also educate participants on 

proper recycling practices through the 

participated in the vote for B-CU. These enhancements 

Recycle Right initiative. A big thank 

will help create more vibrant and engaging spaces you for goes out to all who participated 

our students to retreat on campus for a brain break and made or a positive impact. Let’s 

find inspiration through the downtime.” 

continue to work together to maintain a green and clean Lauderdale Lakes, embodying the values of Community 

Home Depot’s “Retool Your School” program, First and We Care City towards a Sustainable Future. What a Fantastic Clean-Up Day! 

established in 2009, has been a beacon for positive change, 

providing over $9.25 million in campus improvement 

Celebrating a Milestone: 

grants to Historically Black Colleges and Universities 

(HBCUs). Beyond the competition, the Office of Alumni 

Megan Johnson-Clarke’s 5-Year Anniversary 

On Saturday, the Urban League of Broward County gathered 


to honor an extraordinary individual who has dedicated five 

remarkable years to our organization. Megan Johnson-Clarke, our 

The president outlined the 

exceptional Workforce Development Coordinator, has been a driving 

broader achievements of his 

force in our community, inspiring countless individuals with her 

administration in supporting 

unwavering passion and commitment. 

students and borrowers, 

Megan’s journey with us began five years ago, and since then, 

she has been instrumental in shaping the lives of many through 

including achieving the most 

her tireless efforts in workforce development. Her dedication to 

significant increases in Pell 

empowering others and fostering growth has left an indelible mark 

Grants in over a decade, aimed 

on our community. 

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Throughout her tenure, Megan has demonstrated a unique ability 

to connect with people from all walks of life, providing guidance, 

support, and encouragement. Her expertise and knowledge have 

been invaluable resources, helping individuals navigate their career 

paths and achieve their goals. 

Megan’s impact extends far beyond her impressive professional 

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of FAMU bands, 

other ensembles 

(Source: Tallahassee Democrat) 

The old adage that “a picture is 

worth a thousand words” came to life 

through a Florida A&M University 

graduate’s self-published book: 

“Bands on ‘the Hill’: A Pictorial 

History of Bands at Florida A&M 

University.” 

Dale Thomas, a St. Thomas, U.S. 

Virgin Islands native, published the 

236-page book through his company 

Harmonie Publications to capture the 

history of the band and instrumental 

music programs at FAMU through 

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Dale Thomas poses with his book at Tallahassee State College on 

Monday, July 15 2024. 

“I’m sort of like a history buff, so anything dealing 

with African American history, music or band history, 

that’s me,” said Thomas, currently an academic advisor at 

Tallahassee State College. 

Thomas came to Tallahassee to attend FAMU in 1986, 

where he received a bachelor’s degree in music education 

before going on to earn master’s degrees in educational 


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FMU Next 

President 

Could Already 

be on Campus 

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. 

It’s not every day that you can find 

a presidential candidate who fits the 

mold almost perfectly, especially in 

this climate where historical Black 

colleges and universities are losing 

leadership at alarming rates. According 

to an email from Terrell Strayhorn, 

director of Virginia Union University’s 

Center for the Study of HBCUs(July 26, 

2023), Since 2022, more than 20 HBCU 

presidencies have become available 

because of retirements, resignations 

or involuntary resignations. That’s 

resulted in nearly one-quarter of HBCU 

colleges being led by interim, acting or 

departing presidents. 

As Florida Memorial University 

(FMU) prepares to initiate the search 

for a permanent president, many 

are beginning to wonder if the ideal 

candidate is already on campus. 

William McCormick, FMU’s interim 

president, brings more than 34 years 

of organizational leadership, finance, 

sales, and marketing experience from 

his successful entrepreneurial ventures 

in the pharmaceutical and healthcare 

industries. With his extensive 

background, McCormick could be the 

visionary leader FMU needs to propel 

the institution forward. 

It can be extremely difficult leading 

an HBCU which requires a unique set 

of skills that everyone doesn’t have. 

However some of the ‘must have’ 

skills are the absolute love for what 

you are doing, knowledge, fundraising 

experience and proven success in 

management, fiscal and business 

acumen, communication skills, the 

ability to be team player, understanding 

the community to build them into the 

plan, I’m sure there are more but this 

is a great foundation to begin with and 

Bill is showing that he possess the skills 

needed to move the University forward. 

McCormick’s track record as a selfmade 

entrepreneur is impressive. He 

founded three successful companies with 

his latest being Americlaims Billing, 

Inc., after decades of experience, and 

transformed multiple companies in the 

healthcare sector into essential service 

providers. His expertise in revenue 

cycle management, claim adjudication 

efficiency, and his strategic approach to 

business growth are well-established. 

More importantly, McCormick’s history 

of turning around companies aligns 

with FMU’s current mission to enhance 

its visibility and reputation within the 

community. 

Bill McCormick proudly holds up the 

game ball awarded to him after FMU Lions’ 

season-opening victory against the 

interstate rival Edward Waters Tigers. 

Since June 24, 2024, stepping into 

the role of interim president, McCormick 

has implemented essential spending and 

cost-saving measures, focused on streamlining 

operations, and introduced strategies to increase 

the university’s financial stability, also he has 

created a vibrant culture on campus with faculty 

and staff, plus the students are excited and they 

believe in him. It obvious when he engages the 

students that there is a connection there. 

His leadership has even now begun to shape 

FMU’s future, spearheading a family like 

atmosphere, bringing much-needed focus on 

affordability, internal capability, and vendor 

negotiations, all of which reflect his meticulous 

approach to fiscal responsibility. 

Additionally, McCormick’s long-standing 

commitment to FMU stretches beyond his role as 

interim president. As a board of trustee member 

and former chairman of the FMU Board of 

Trustees, he gained an in-depth understanding 

of the university’s operations and needs. His 

connection to FMU, as both an alumnus and an 

experienced leader, gives him a unique perspective 

on what it will take to ensure long-term success 

for the institution. 

With his clear vision, emphasis on 

communication, and respect for FMU’s mission, 

McCormick has shown that he is more than 

capable of leading the university. His track record 

suggests he can elevate FMU’s status, ensuring 

it is no longer seen as a hidden gem, but rather a 

beacon of educational excellence in the community. 

While the search for a new president continues, 

the question remains: does FMU already have 

their next president in William McCormick? Time 

will tell, but his leadership thus far makes a 

compelling case for consideration. 

In the words of Mr. McCormick, “Its our time 

and FMU is where students choose missions not 

majors!” 

Rediscovered slave cemetery reveals lost 

histories of African Americans in NY 

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they rise on Judgment Day, they would 

face the rising sun. 

Remains found on the Harambee 

property are covered with patterned 

African cloths and kept where they 

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Florida Rising Launches The HBCU Voter Tour 

Set to Empower Florida’s Students Body 

By The Culture 

Florida Rising, a leading organization 

committed to enhancing voter engagement 

across the state of Florida, is proud to 

announce the launch of its HBCU Tour. 

This initiative is aimed at increasing voter 

participation among students at Historically 

Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) 

across Florida, with the inaugural event 

taking place at Florida Agricultural & 

Mechanical University during the first home 

game of the season in Tallahassee, Florida. 

The HBCU Tour is a non-partisan effort 

designed to empower students to exercise 

their right to vote. The initiative will focus on 

facilitating voter registration and promoting 

the importance of civic participation, 

especially among the younger generation. 

“We are excited to partner with Florida HBCUs institutions that have a rich history of producing leaders 

and advocates for social justice,” said Moné Holder, Chief Advocacy & Political Officer for Florida Rising. 

“This partnership allows us to engage with students and the broader community in a meaningful way, 

encouraging them to take an active role in the democratic process.” 

During the event, a team of roaming brand ambassadors from Florida Rising will be present during game 

activities, engaging with students and attendees to encourage voter registration and vote-by-mail ballot 

requests. To ensure convenience, Florida Rising will provide all necessary materials, including iPads to 

access county registration websites. 

“We recognize the energy and excitement that surrounds a home game, and we believe this event offers 

a unique opportunity to connect with a large and engaged audience,” added Senator Dwight Bullard, Sr. 

Political Advisor for Florida Rising. “Our goal is to make voting as seamless as possible while fostering a 

strong sense of community and civic responsibility. This initiative not only supports the democratic process 

but also strengthens the bond between students and their community,” Bullard added. 

Sa’Ryiah Lincoln cuddles her newborn son, Kaydence, 

at home in Warren. (Courtesy of Ronica Lawson) 

Patsy Newton, whose 32-year-old daughter, Megan 

Patterson, died 10 days after giving birth to her fifth 

child, continues to grieve her loss. (Jahi Chikwendiu/ 

The Washington Post) 

Moms keep dying in 

the ‘most pro-life’ state 

By Annie Gowen 

(Source: Washington Post) 

WARREN, Ark. — The pregnant teen had already 

picked out a name for her baby, already felt him kick, 

which made the sight of blood in her underwear all 

the more frightening as she was getting ready for bed 

that fall night. 

Her mother, Ronica Lawson, called for an 

ambulance to take them to the hospital five minutes 

away. As the sirens blared and the EMTs tried to 

reassure 15-year-old Sa’Ryiah Lincoln, bad news 

crackled out of the radio. Head to the next county, 

the EMTs were told. The local hospital no longer 

delivered babies. 

In a state that touts itself as “the most pro-life 

state in the country,” where abortion is prohibited 

except to save the life of the mother, timber country 

in southeast Arkansas is an especially dangerous 

place to give birth. 

Arkansas already has one of the nation’s worst 

maternal mortality rates, and mothers in this area 

die at a rate exceeding the state average. Ninety-two 

percent of recent maternal deaths were preventable, 

a state review committee found. 

In November, two hospitals in the region abruptly 

closed their birthing units, sending patients like 

Sa’Ryiah scrambling to find a new obstetrician. And 

now she was in an ambulance at midnight, speeding 

through dark pine forests on a tense half-hour trip 

to a bigger hospital. Doctors were able to get her 

stabilized and eventually sent her home. 

With a ride that long, “anything could have 

happened,” said Hajime White, one of the teen’s 

doulas. “When hospitals are turning you away and 

you have to go on to the next one, any complication 

can develop whether you’re in an ambulance or not. 

You’re putting the mother at risk and the baby at 

risk.” 

Since Arkansas banned nearly all abortions after 

Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, doctors and 

others have sounded the alarm on what they say is 

a deepening crisis in maternal health. They point to 


The Kingston Land Trust celebrates after purchasing the long forgotten African Burial Ground in Kingston, N.Y. 

in 2019. (KingstonLandTrust.org/Michael Hill, The Associated Press) 

On a residential block in upstate New 

York, college students dig and sift backyard 

dirt as part of an archaeological project that 

could provide insights into the lives of African 

Americans buried there centuries ago. 

This spot of tightly-packed houses in the city 

of Kingston was a cemetery for people who were 

enslaved as far back as 1750 and remained a 

burial ground until the late 1800s, when the 

cemetery was covered over as the city grew. 

Now, college students are carefully digging in 

the green backyards of the homes and making 

all sorts of discoveries. 

In the last three summers, the remains of up 

to 27 people have been located. Grave markers 

have been found, one for Caezar Smith, who 

was born enslaved and died a free man in 1839. 

Advocates hope more mysteries could be 

unlocked. While the names of people buried 

here may be lost, tests are planned on their 

remains to shed light on their lives and the 

identities of their descendants. 

“The hardships of those buried here cannot 

just go down in vain,” said Tyrone Wilson, 

founder of Harambee Kingston, the nonprofit 

community group raising money to turn the 

spot, called the Pine Street African Burial 

Ground, into a respectful resting place. “We 

have a responsibility to make sure that we fix 

that disrespect.” 

The site is one of many forgotten or neglected 

cemeteries for African Americans around the 

U.S. that are getting fresh attention. 

Advocates in this Hudson River city 

purchased a residential property covering 

about half the old cemetery several years ago 

and now use the house there as a visitor center. 

While the more-than-half-acre site was 

designated as a cemetery for people who were 

enslaved in 1750, it might have been in use 

before then. Burials continued through about 

1878, more than 50 years after New York fully 

abolished slavery. Researchers say people 

were buried with their feet to the east, so when 

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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:// 

victorysportsmgt.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. 

Lauderhill Towne Centre's 20th AnniversaryExhibit 

begin on Tuesday, Sept. 03, 2024 thur the End of 

Setptember at Lauderhill City Hall Library, 6399 W. 

Oakland Park Blvd Lauderhill, FL (954) 357-6406 

"Celebrate 20 years of community 

service with Lauderhill 

Towne Centre! To mark 

this milestone, a special display 

featuring a collection of 

artifacts will be set up for the 

entire month of September. 

For more information, visit 

the Broward Library website 

@browardlibrary." 

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Young girls are using anti-aging products they see on 

social media. The harm is more than skin deep 

By Jocelynn Gexcker 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When she was in fifth grade, Scarlett Goddard Strahan 

started to worry about getting wrinkles. 

By the time she turned 10, Scarlett and her friends were spending hours on TikTok and 

YouTube watching influencers tout products for achieving today’s beauty aesthetic: a dewy, 

“glowy,” flawless complexion. Scarlett developed an elaborate skin care routine with facial 

cleansers, mists, hydrating masks and moisturizers. 

One night, Scarlett’s skin began to burn intensely and erupted in blisters. Heavy use of 

adult-strength products had wreaked havoc on her skin. Months later, patches of tiny bumps 

remain on Scarlett’s face, and her cheeks turn red in the sun. 

“I didn’t want to get wrinkles and look old,” says Scarlett, who recently turned 11. “If I had 

known my life would be so affected by this, I never would have put these things on my face.” 

Scarlett’s experience has become common, experts say, as preteen girls around the country 

throng beauty stores to buy high-end skin care products, a trend captured in viral videos with 

the hashtag #SephoraKids. Girls as young as 8 are turning up at dermatologists’ offices with 

rashes, chemical burns and other allergic reactions to products not intended for children’s 

sensitive skin. 

“When kids use anti-aging skin care, they can actually cause premature aging, destroy the 

skin barrier and lead to permanent scarring,” says Dr. Brooke Jeffy, a Scottsdale, Arizona, 

dermatologist who has posted her own social media videos rebutting influencers’ advice. 

More than the physical harm, parents and child psychologists worry about the trend’s 

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Major cancer study focuses on Black women 

Donna Gray-Banks, a breast cancer survivor, hopes Black women will participate in 

the study. Dr. Tiffany Carson, right, says the knowledge to be gained from VOICES 

“will truly be transformative.’’ 

By Stephanie Claytor | 

Florida Courier 

(Source: Daytona Times) 

The American Cancer 

Society is looking for Black 

women to participate in a 

groundbreaking study. The 

study, called VOICES of 

Black Women, is designed 

to enlighten medical 

professionals on cancer 

development among Black 

women and outcomes that are 

not currently well understood. 

It seeks to enroll 100,000 

Black women who’ve never 

had cancer before and will 

ask them comprehensive 

questions related to their 

health and lifestyle twice a 

year, over a period of 30 years. 

The participants are between 

ages 25 to 55. The study is 

the first large cancer co-hort 

study focused specifically on 

Black women. 

Donna Gray-Banks, 70, 

a breast cancer survivor 

from Palm Coast, hopes the 

survey will lead to medical 

advancements. She was one 

of the lucky ones who caught 

her breast cancer early. 

“Considering I was 

diagnosed in December and 

rang the bell in June 2024 

without seeing one melanated 

person, I hope their studies 

assist with the treatment of 

information because having 

someone who looks like you 

during the curing and healing 

process is sometimes unseen,” 

Gray-Banks told the Florida 

Courier. 

‘Do it now’ 

She hopes Black women 

will participate. 

“Do it now. It is only 

through these surveys, 

questionnaires 

and 

clinical trials that medical 

advancement is made,” Gray- 

Banks said. 

She also recommended 

Black women get a BRCA 

test if there is anyone in their 

family who has had breast 

cancer before. 

The test looks for DNA 

changes that could increase 

the risk of breast or ovarian 

cancer by using a sample of 

blood or saliva, according to 

the Mayo Clinic. Gray-Banks 

said no one in her family had 

breast cancer. Doctors believe 

her obesity led to her cancer 

diagnosis. 

“We have to start eating 

better, exercising and finding 

ways to find peace in our 

lives,” said Gray-Bank, an 

East Florida community 

leader. An author, she also is 

the founder and director of the 



Hope Increases for Treatment of Alzheimer’s 

Disease as Disparities Among Blacks Continue 

By Hazel Trice Edney 

(TriceEdneyWire.com) 

-- They were nothing short of 

legendary in their professions. 

And their works continue to 

be celebrated nationwide. 

But, adding to the mystique 

of America’s racial health 

disparities, they’ve all died 

of complications related to 

Alzheimer’s disease, the most 

common form of dementia 

that affects memory, thinking 

and behavior. 

Charles Ogletree, founder 

of the Charles Hamilton 

Houston Institute for Race 

and Justice at Harvard 

Law School, was beloved in 

the civil rights community. 

Upon his death, he was 

described by Harvard as 

“an intellectual giant, an 

incredible humanitarian, 

and a legendary teacher, 

whose contributions to law 

and to racial equality were 

unparalleled.” Among his 

chief causes was justice for the 

survivors and descendants 

of the 1921 Tulsa Race 

Massacre. Ogletree died of 

Alzheimer’s last year at the 

age of 71. 

Lani Guinier was a law 

professor at the University 

of Pennsylvania in 1993 

when she became nationally 

renowned after President 

Bill Clinton nominated her 

as assistant attorney general 

for civil rights. Following 

a two-month battle by 

Republican senators against 

the nomination because 

of her views on voting 

rights and racial inclusion, 

Clinton ultimately pulled 

the nomination. Guinier, a 

lawyer, author, activist and 

educator who had become the 

first Black woman to receive 

tenure at Harvard Law School, 

died from complications of 

Alzheimer’s in 2022. Guinier 

was 71. 

Likewise, renowned 

psychologist and dynamic 

motivational speaker Dr. 

Photo credit: AARP 

Julia Ann Reed Hare, who 

with her beloved husband, 

Nathan Hare, founded the 

Black Think Tank in San 

Francisco, was revered for 

her insightful commentary on 

race and racism in America. 

Their focus on issues affecting 

Black love relationships and 

the Black family received wide 

acclaim. Upon her death from 

Alzheimer’s at the age of 80 

in 2019, Kwanzaa founder Dr. 

Maulana Karenga described 

Julia Hare as a “righteous 

and relentless servant of her 

people.” 

There was also B. Smith, 

beloved for her reputation as 

a genius cook, entertaining 



Viral skincare products from Bubble, West & Month, and Bolero sit on 11-yearold 

Scarlett Goddard Strahan’s dresser at her home on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in 

Sacramento, Calif. 

(AP Photo/Juliana Yamada Image) 

After a study found toxic metals in tampons, 

lawmakers are pressing the FDA to act 

By Rachel Treisman 

(Source: npr) 

Lawmakers are calling 

on the U.S. Food and Drug 

Administration to do more to 

address concerns about the 

ingredients in tampons after 

a study released earlier this 

summer found toxic metals 

in products from over a dozen 

popular brands. 

Members of the Democratic 

Women’s Caucus called on the 

FDA to “review and improve 

the current safety standards 

for tampons” in a letter sent 

to Commissioner Dr. Robert 

Califf on Thursday. 

“We urge the FDA to 

take swift action to ensure 

that women are safe from 

harmful and toxic substances 

in tampons,” they wrote. “We 

look forward to reviewing 

your plan to address these 

concerns and working with 

you on this issue.” 

They did not specify a 

timeline or next steps. 

The letter, a copy of which 

was shared with NPR, was 

signed by Reps. Summer Lee 

of Pennsylvania, Grace Meng 

of New York and policy task 

force co-chairs Kathy Manning 

of North Carolina and Ayanna 

Pressley of Massachusetts. 

The Democratic Women’s 

Caucus includes all 

Democratic women in the U.S. 

House of Representatives. 

An FDA spokesperson 

told NPR that the agency 

“has received the letter and 

will respond directly to the 

This Week in Health: Cholesterol 

 

 

managing “bad” cholesterol. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

called the “bad” kind. 

 

 

Four female House Democrats sent a letter to the FDA 

commissioner on Thursday urging the agency to address 

concerns about the safety and regulation of tampons. 

(Loic Venance/AFP via Getty 

Caucus.” 

Safety concerns about 

tampons, and calls for 

stronger regulation, are not 

new. More than a dozen 

studies in recent years have 

evaluated the presence of 

various chemicals in widely 

used menstrual products, 

including a 2019 study that 

found higher concentrations 

of blood mercury in tampon 

users (which is cited in 

Thursday’s letter). 

But they intensified 

in July after a first-ofits-kind 

study published 

in 

Environment 

International detected 

Westside Health Brief 

Marsha Mullings, MPH 

September 9, 2024 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The “good” kind of cholesterol is high 

lipoprotein (HDL). It removes the “bad” LDL 

 

 

 

 

MANAGE “BAD” CHOLESTEROL 

amounts of 16 heavy metals 

— including lead — in various 

tampons made by 14 common 

brands, which were not 

named. 

Heavy metals have been 

linked to all sorts of negative 

health effects, from damaging 

the cardiovascular, nervous 

and endocrine systems to 

increasing cancer risks to 

harming maternal health and 

fetal development. 

The study authors caution 

that more research is needed 

to determine to what extent 

the metals might “leach out 

of tampons” and into peoples’ 



 

 

 

 

 

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September 10: 

Debate of Infamy 

“September 10 (9/10): The Debate of Infamy 

represents an erosion of the cornerstones of 

Democracy and the rule of law!” 

John Johnson II..09/11/24 

By John Johnson II 

Unfortunately, America is on the 

brink of a historical moment: the 2024 

Presidential election. This debate, set 

for September 10, is not just another 

political event. It’s a clash of ideologies, 

a battle for the soul of our nation. 

Former President Trump, as a convicted 

felon, is the first-ever Republican 2024 

Presidential criminal candidate. VP 

Kamala Harris is the first female/Black 

Democratic Presidential candidate 

elected to represent the Democratic 

Party. 

The decisions of America’s judicial 

system, particularly in allowing Trump to qualify 

as a presidential candidate, carry immense weight and 

consequences. For example, September 10 will be recognized 

forever as a “Debate of Infamy.” Only in America can a privileged 

white man who’s also a convicted felon become a candidate for 

the Presidency. Unquestionably, America’s Presidency is the 

most powerful and coveted position globally. 

If allowed to occur, this debate will mock Democracy not only 

within this nation but throughout the world. It isn’t a secret 

that America remains one of the most racist Countries around 

the globe. It also will serve to substantiate that America is 

unabashedly a hypocritical Nation. 

It’s shockingly unimaginable that Trump is poised, though a 

misogynist, felon, and insurrectionist instigator, to debate VP 

Harris, a distinguished Black female of impeccable character/ 

integrity. But is this any more despicable than the Senate 

refusing to issue Trump a conviction, SCOTUS granting 

Presidents absolute immunity, and Republicans choosing 

Party instead of Country? 

America’s voters can no longer afford to turn a “blind eye” to 

the complicit plots of the Republican radical right-wing party 

to dismantle Democracy. The pending upcoming September 

10 debate of infamy will embolden this anti-democratic group. 

This anti-democratic group includes powerful, wealthy 

oligarchies, Republican Congresspersons, Zealot Evangelicals, 

complicit judges, and MAGA cult followers. They constitute 

the drivers of this movement. The abdominal elements that 

unite these anti-democratic factions are their lust for power, 

dominance, greed, and a self-fulfilling need to sustain their 

white supremacy ideology. 

Deliberately, I’ve tried to purge the conscience of America’s 

voters of misinformation and conspiracy theories rather than 

to say “prick” their conscience. It’s time for Democratic, 

Independent, and Republican crossover voters like Liz Chaney 

to prevent Trump from ever again becoming president. 

Voters must use their ballots as though they’re sickles to 

cut away the evil, painful thorns of racism and lies Trump has 

sowed. Then, hopefully, Judge Merchan will summon the same 

courage to sentence Trump to jail that jurors used to convict 

him. This judge should realize that justice delayed is justice 

denied. Jurors fulfilled their civic responsibilities despite 

having their lives threatened. 

Regrettably, the Sept. 10 th “Debate of Infamy” chronicles 

another tragic element of America’s white privileges and 

systemic white supremacy ideology. No debate can salvage 

Trump’s Presidential aspirations or remove the shame he 

brought to the Presidency! And indeed, he will not escape the 

wrath of America’s Democratic, Independent, and Republican 

crossover voters. 

Admittedly, voters, this debate overwhelmingly substantiated 

that Trump remains a lying provocateur who continuously 

spewed racist rhetoric to inflame his followers. On the other 

hand, VP/Presidential candidate Harris distinguished herself 

as highly knowledgeable about domestic and foreign issues. 

Her voice and tone reflected genuine empathy and commitment 

to the American people. 

Further, she spoke openly and boldly about her plan to move 

all Americans forward rather than backward. Voters should 

conclude that VP Kamala Harris only looks backward as she 

passes Trump in the polls. 

YOU BE THE JUDGE! 

“America’s Democracy without elected Officials of 

integrity will face a perilous fate!” John Johnson II.. 

09/11/24 

The Figures Who Helped 

Shape Vice President Harris 

By Ben Jealous 

When Kamala Harris was sworn in as 

vice president in 2021, she swore her oath 

of office on two Bibles. 

One belonged to our nation’s first 

Black Supreme Court Justice Thurgood 

Marshall. Marshall, the civil rights giant 

who founded the NAACP Legal Defense 

Fund, inspired a generation that included 

Harris to embrace the law as a means to 

advancing equality and justice. Harris 

chose to attend Howard University, 

Marshall’s alma mater. 

The other Bible on which Harris was sworn in was the 

family Bible of Regina Shelton. Shelton was a neighbor, 

trusted caretaker, and mentor to Vice President Harris and 

her little sister Maya as children after school when her mom 

was working. Harris refers to Shelton as her “second mother.” 

It was Harris’s actual mother Shyamala Gopalan who guided 

and encouraged that relationship. 

A civil rights activist herself, Gopalan was keenly aware 


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The Gantt Report 

Political Neo-colonialism 

By Lucius Gantt 

Banning books has seemingly become 

a big thing in America. However, The 

Gantt Report will refresh the memories 

that young readers never had, and senior 

African Americans love to dismiss. 

Black people all over the world have 

felt the oppression and exploitation of 

colonialism. The African continent has 

been victimized by colonialism much more 

than any geographical region on earth. 

Colonialism is the practice of a foreign 

group of people who establishes and maintains control over 

a territory, community, neighborhood, or a different group of 

people to take what can be taken to exploit the residing people. 

For example, the British were colonial “world champions”. 

They stole so much land, money, resources, and artifacts from 

Africa, North America, India, the Caribbean, and other lands 

it was once said that the sun would never set on the British 

Empire. Queen Victoria was a pirate! 

The French, the Dutch, the Portuguese, the Spanish, and 

other countries all took what they could from your ancestors. If 

you don’t know, the United States colonized and occupied parts 

of Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Panama. 

The practice of colonialism stopped being fun when the 

colonized people began to get guns. 

So, the land thieves resorted to an offspring of colonialism, 

neo-colonialism, the so-called “last stage of imperialism”. 

Well, in my mind, neo-colonialism continues today. 

Today, just like in our past, instead of Black residents 

controlling their communities and neighborhoods, persons 

desiring to rob Black residents of knowledge, resources, and 

properties send neo-colonialists into ghettos, barrios, and other 

communities where people of color reside, to do their colonial 

work for them. 

One place where neocolonialism is obvious today is in 

American politics. 

We don’t control economics, politics, commerce, education, 

religion, and other aspects of life in Fifth Ward, Compton, 

Liberty City, Frenchtown, Edgewood, 22 nd Street, Harlem, and 

Auburn Avenue, in Fourth Ward Atlanta. 

Today, exploiters and oppressors deploy people who look like 

you to your community to tell you why you should do everything 

for others but little or nothing for yourself and your neighbors. 

The new voices, dipped in chocolate and given “talking 

points”, tell you what you have always heard, “give as much 

money as you can to white politicians so whites can get paid 

while you volunteer!” They say, “Politicians are your friend, 

your comforter, your benefactor, your protector, your provider”, 

and so forth. 

You are unqualified and inferior. You’ll get to be equal in 

political Heaven when you die, so they say. 

I know some friends and Gantt Report readers don’t like me 

to write like this, but I try to tell all people, “You are qualified. 

You are talented and skilled. 

EVERYTHING in America is about money. Politics isn’t 

primarily about “good government”. The only thing elected 

officials must do is “divide the money or tax dollars”. Campaigns 

are the same way, political decision-makers get together and 

decide who gets most of the political money and who gets the 

least financial benefits. 

Whenever you’re involved in a political or commercial venture, 

do what you do but don’t hate your brothers and sisters who 

want to control the economics, politics, and progress in our 

communities. 

In a capitalist economic system, trust me, money is most 

important. 

Recognize modern-day colonialism! 

The urgent need for peace in Sudan 

By Chris Houston 

Last month, the International Rescue 

Committee, described the crisis in 

Sudan as the top global humanitarian 

emergency. On August 28, Lawrence 

O’Donnell described the war in Sudan as 

the “least reported humanitarian crisis 

on the planet”. 

Levon Sevunts is a former journalist 

who works for the UN refugee agency, 

UNHCR. He had recently returned from 

Chad, a country hosting 633,867 people who have fled Sudan. 

Sevunts spoke to me, about his trip: 

“For me, this was an absolutely surreal experience to be back 

in Chad almost 20 years to the day after I went to Chad as a 

Canadian journalist, covering the conflict in Darfur, seeing the 

same stories, the same refugees, only on a much bigger scale.” 

Sevunts said, 

“The stories I heard from speaking to Sudanese women refugees, 


The urgent need for peace in Sudan 

By Robert C. Koehler 

Can politics be equal to the deepest of 

who we are? Can humanity evolve beyond 

war? 

Such questions — I know, I know — are 

never officially asked during a presidential 

campaign. That’s not the point of the 

election: to plunge philosophically and 

spiritually into who we are. And thus, as 

the Trump-Harris race proceeds, not too 

many people (besides me) will be bringing 

up Pierre Teilhard de Chardin — Jesuit priest, theologian, 

scientist, best known as the author of The Phenomenon of 

Man — who died 70 years ago. 

But I can’t tolerate the clichés of state! So let me sneak a 

dozen or so of Teilhard’s words into the present moment: “Love 

is the only force that can make things one without destroying 

them.” 



Biden-Harris 

Administration 

Marks its 44 th 

Month of Job 

Growth 

By Roger Caldwell 

Under 

President 

Biden and 

Vice-President 

Harris 

nearly 16 

million 

jobs have 

been created 

since 

the start 

of their term in office. It is 

extremely easy to criticize the 

problems and what is going 

wrong, but the positive things 

must also be promoted. 

In August the US economy 

added 142,000 jobs, and 

unemployment rate fell to 

4.2% from 4.3%. For 44 

months, the job growth rate 

has continued to improve, and 

when President Biden took 

over the economy it was going 

in the wrong direction. There 

were millions who had lost 

their jobs because of Covid, 

and the world economy had 

crashed. 

For the American economy 

to have consecutive job 

growth for 44 months, Biden 

economy’s has broken all 

records, and created one of 

the greatest job growths in 

history. The Biden-Harris 

team should be shouting this 

achievement all over America, 

but still there are problems 

with inflation. 

Even though the Biden 

and Harris administration 

can take a victory lap and 

acknowledge the economy 

is strong, prices have risen 

everywhere. The cost of food 

and energy has risen, and 

poor and lower middle class 

are struggling to pay all of 

their bills. 

Inflation has impacted 

everyone in the country, and 

it does not matter if you are 

rich or poor. Everyone has less 

purchasing power, and your 

check does not go as far. Many 

people have not recovered 

from the pandemic, and there 

is a housing shortage. At this 

point, rent and mortgages 

has increased or doubled and 

everyone is affected. 

But, Biden in the last year 

and a half has seen wages 

outpace inflation, and the 

national economic conditions 

are getting better.Some 

experts believe inflation was a 

result of greedy corporations, 

and that is where to start the 

fight. Greedy corporations are 

making billions in profits and 

refuse to pay their fair share 

of taxes. 

Biden and Harris believe 

their plans of the American 

Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan 

Infrastructure Law, and 

Inflation Reduction Act 

helped Americans pull out of 

their economic hole. Many of 

these plans were bipartisan 

and the representatives 

worked together to get the job 

done. 

As Vice-President Harris 

develops her plans for her 

administration, there must 

be bipartisan in both of the 

houses to win. Recently, 

Harris laid out her plans to 

build up the middle class, and 

boost small businesses. 

“The latest proposal 

includes a tenfold increase in 

tax deduction for starting a 

small business, from $5,000 

to $50,000. In an effort to 

reduce taxes, new businesses 

will be allowed to wait to claim 

that deduction once they turn 

a profit,” says Vice-President 

Harris. 

Fox Business host Stuart 

Varney and RNC Chair 

Michael Whatley agree 

that Harris-Walz’s plan to 

support new small businesses 


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Congresswoman 

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Delivers $1,666,279 in Funding to the 

City of Tamarac for the 

Rehabilitation and Rebuild Program 

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Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313 

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U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) 

TAMARAC, FL – Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick 

joined the City of Tamarac’s Commissioners to announce 

$1,666,279 in essential Community Project Funding for the 

city’s Rehabilitation and Rebuild Program. 

“Nobody should have to choose between putting food on the 

table or fixing a roof. Today, we are taking a significant step 

to ensure that doesn’t happen,” said Congresswoman Sheila 

Cherfilus-McCormick. “With this funding, we are helping 

households in need of emergency roof replacements and other 

safety-related repairs. These funds will go directly toward securing 

safe, decent, and affordable homes for those who need 

them most.” 

"The Tamarac community is very thankful to Congresswoman 

Cherfilus-McCormick for her hard work towards supporting 

affordable housing options. Without these funds, many families 

will not have a decent, safe, and sanitary place to call home 

or experience the joy of homeownership,” said Carolyn Francis-Royer, 

Tamarac's Housing & Community Development 

Manager. “This funding will certainly strengthen our affordable 

housing programs, allowing us to positively impact more 

families by bringing hope and a sense of security." 

Rising construction costs have made critical repairs, such as 

roof replacement and other major systems, increasingly challenging 

to afford. Homeowners are also facing pressure from 

insurance companies to complete roof repairs within 90 days 

to avoid losing coverage. The Tamarac Rehabilitation and Rebuild 

Program will help Tamarac’s low-to-moderate-income 

families, who are in jeopardy of having their home insurance 


She didn’t see her Black 

heritage in crossword 

puzzles. So she started 

publishing her own 

By Deepti Hajela, AP News 

(Source: The Culture) 

It started a couple of years ago when Juliana Pache was 

doing a crossword puzzle and got stuck. 

She was unfamiliar with the reference that the clue made. 

It made her think about what a crossword puzzle would look 

like if the clues and answers included more of some subjects 

that she WAS familiar with, thanks to her own identity and 

interests — Black history and Black popular culture. 

When she couldn’t find such a thing, Pache decided to do 

it herself. In January 2023, she created Blackcrossword.com, 

a site that offers a free mini-crossword puzzle every day. And 

Tuesday marked the release of her first book, “Black Crossword: 

100 Mini Puzzles Celebrating the African Diaspora.” 

It’s a good moment for it, nearly 111 years after the first 

crossword appeared in a New York newspaper. Recent years 

have seen an increasing amount of conversation around 

representation in crossword puzzles, from who’s constructing 

them to what words can be used for answers and how the clues 

are framed. There’s been a push to expand the idea of the kinds 

of “common knowledge” players would have to fill them out. 

And she did. 

Made ‘with Black people in mind’ 

Each puzzle on Pache’s site includes at least a few clues and 

answers connecting to Black culture. The tagline on the site: 

“If you know, you know.” 

The book is brimming with the kinds of puzzles that she 


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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 


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. 

“Reaching Our Wrold One Persons At A Time” 

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 


Tuesday - Friday 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. 


Sunday School...................................................10:15 A.M. 

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

2nd & 4th Tuesday Night Prayer Workshop/Bible Study................7:00 P.M 

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

Wednesday Night Church School ............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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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 


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 

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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”. 

Jesus Christ Ministry Of Faith, Inc. 

Jesus Loves You 

Join Us Sundays 

at 9 AM 

477 NW 27 Avenue 


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The New Beginning 

Embassy of Praise 

The Most Reverend 

John H. Taylor, Bishop, Sr. Pastor 

Dr. ML Taylor, Executive Pastor 

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. 

Noonday Prayer - Wednesdays- 12:00 noon 

Come Worship With Us For Your New Begnning! 

Pastor David Deal, Jr. 


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SUNDAY @11:00 am 

Phone (313) 209-8800 Conference ID 1948-1949 

Bible Trivia 

‘Test Your Bible Knowledge' 

1) ‘God knows how much we can bear’ is a misquoted scripture. 

What does the scripture actually say? 

2) According to scripture the duration of a marriage should last 

how long? 

3) Is marriage an eternal thing? 

4) According to scripture are abortions approved by God? 

5) What is the meaning of the word ‘propitiation’? 

6) What is the meaning of ‘Shekinah Glory’? 

7) What type of word is ‘ABBA’ and what does it mean? 

8) Complete the following: He will ________ those who have 

fallen asleep in him. 

9) Concerning “ End Time prophecy” what is the preterist view? 

Answers - 1) 1st Corinthians 10:13; 2) Matthew 19:3-9; 3) 

Matthew 22:30; 4) Exodus 20:13 & Deuteronomy 5:17; 5) 1st 

John 2:1-2; 6) Exodus 40:34-38; 7) Galatians 4:6 ‘ Aramaic, 

Father; 8) 1st Thessalonians 4:13-14; 9) Suggest that the Book 

of Revelation was fulfilled before the destruction of Jerusalem in 

A.D. 70 and there will be no millennium at all. 

Morial Family Announces 

The Passing Of Matriarch 

Sybil Haydel Morial 

National Urban League President/CEO Marc 

Morial and his mother, Mrs. Sybil Haydel Morial 

First Lady Sybil Haydel Morial 

NEW ORLEANS -- The Morial family has announced the 

passing of their mother and grandmother, Sybil Haydel Morial, 

91, who was the widow of New Orleans’ first Black mayor, 

Ernest “Dutch” Morial. The family has issued the following 

statement: 

“Words cannot express 

our sorrow at the loss of our 

beloved matriarch and guiding 

star. Our grief is tempered by 

our overwhelming gratitude 

for her life, her wisdom, and 

her love. 

“Like many women of the 

Civil Rights Era, she was 

the steel in the movement’s 

spine. From the moment she 

met our late father, Ernest 

“Dutch” Morial, they were 

joined in the fight for justice 

and equality. She confronted 

the hard realities of Jim Crow 

with unwavering courage and 

faith, which she instilled not 

only in her own children but 

in every life she touched. 

“As a teacher and 

university administrator, 

she imparted a reverence 

for education not only upon 

her own children but upon 

her students and the many 

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Morial Family announces the passing cont'd from Page 8 

colleagues who had the 

good fortune to fall under 

her brilliant mentorship. 

“She remains the ‘First 

Lady’ to generations of 

New Orleanians, who 

join her children - Dr. 

Julie Morial, Hon. Marc 

H. Morial, Mr. Jacques 

E. Morial, Ms. Cheri 

Morial Ausberry, Hon. 

Monique Morial; her 

seven grandchildren, her 

great-granddaughter, 

and a host of friends, 

family, and associates - 

in our grief. We ask for 

the continued prayers of 

all who knew and loved 

her and that our privacy 

be respected as we mourn 

our loss...A celebration 

of life will be announced 

soon.” 

Against the Grain II 

First Lady Sybil Haydel Morial 

James Earl Jones was a symbol 

of strength and dignity 

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Obituaries 

Death and Funeral Notices 

James C. Boyd 

Funeral Home Services 

Lois Hall- 

Jones - 75 

Funeral 

Service 

was held 

September 7 

at Lighthouse 

Worship 

Center 

Church. 

Bertha Lee 

Richardson- 

Mitchell - 76 

Funeral 

Service 

was held 

September 

7 at James 

C. Boyd's 

Memorial Chapel with Apostle 

Dorothy Thomas. 

Larry James 

Warren - 72 

Funeral 

Service 

was held 

September 5 

at The Rocks 

of Gainesville, 

with Pastor 

Ron Hyatt. 


McWhite’s Funeral 

Home Services 

Annie Mae 

Frazier - 

Funeral 

Service 

was held 

September 7 

at McWhite's 

Funeral Home Chapel. 

Deacon 

Cleveland 

Grant (Senior 

Deacon) 

Funeral 

Service 

was held 

September 7 

at All Nations New Testament 

Church. 

Mary L. 

Boston- 

Redding - 

Funeral 

Services 

was held 

September 7 

at St. Ruth 

Baptist Church. 

Roy Mizell & Kurtz 

Funeral Home Services 

Betty Mae 

Breedlove - 

Funeral 

Service 

was held 

September 

7. 

Jacqueline 

Anita Hall - 

Funeral 

Service 

was held 

September 7 

at First 

Baptist 

Church of 

Piney Grove. 

Annie Jean 

Knights - 87 - 

Funeral 

Service was 

held 

September 7 

at Roy Mizell 

& Kurtz 

Worship 

Center with 

Pastor Emeritus Fredrick A. 

Davis, officiating. 

By Vaughn WIlson 

On Sept. 9, we lost an icon. James Earl Jones passed peacefully after quietly subsiding from 

the spotlight. He was 93 years old and was as beloved a black actor as they come. Every glimpse 

of him exalted strength, dignity, and humanity. 

He was one of only a handful of entertainers to attain the elusive “EGOT.” He won an Emmy, 

Grammy, Tony, Oscar and Tony award. This is a symbol of a total entertainer that only a select 

few have been able to attain. 

He was known for working hectic schedules. He was the consummate professional and the 

personification of a grounded individual. Not once were stories of wild undertakings associated 

with him in his extensive career. He always seemed to be proper at every moment. 

As a youngster, he was abandoned by his parents, but that didn’t stop him. He developed a 

severe stuttering problem as a child that lasted until high school, but that didn’t deter him. He 

was adopted by a racist white mother, which helped shape his views of the world, but that never 

derailed him. 

He would begin to write poetry in high school at the encouragement of his teacher to allow 

him to express himself. As he read those poems in class, he began to find the creative talent 

within him 

He would go on to perform on stages in plays, on television on “The Guiding Light,” and 

broadened his star power in a bevy of films that bolstered his intellect, his physique, and of 

course his voice. He would attain the ultimate credential in being the voice of a network when 

he was used as the voice of CNN. 

In his earlier days he played a strong, young and jubilant baseball player in “The Bingo Long 

Traveling All Stars and Motor Kings.” There he played his part in a comedy full of blac stars 

including Richard Pryor and Billy Dee Williams. It was an offbeat comedy that resonates to this 

day. 

In 1977, his international stardom would literally shoot through the universe. George Lucas 

casted Jones as the voice of the interstellar menace Lord Darth Vader. The dark character 

would strike fear in the world for his menacing costume and bellowing and forceful voice. Jones 

would portray the role with such power that Darth Vader literally overshadowed the good guys 

in the film. Fans were drawn to the mystique of the character. 

However, Jones was a versatile entertainer and he brought comedic energy to the grandfather 

in “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins” and as King Jaffe Joffer in Eddie Murphy’s “Coming to 

America.” It displayed his ability as a rounded actor that could not be contained in a simple box. 

Additionally, his role as the wise Mufasa in “The Lion King” was as admirable a role as any 

he played. The beloved movie was a generational gem and since his passing, many have turned 

to the movie scene in which he died leaving his young son to carry on his legacy. 

While he was revered for his ability to deliver whatever character he chose to undertake, 

he is also best known for roles he did not take. So often black actors are left with scraps for 

roles. Trying to make it in Hollywood, several black actors have taken roles that they wish 

they hadn’t. They took them because they lowered themselves in order to move up the 

ladder. Thankfully, and deliberately James Earl Jones passed with a trail of characters from 

Othello to Leon Carter in Bingo Long to Darth Vader that we can enjoy and respect from here to 

eternity. 

Romans 10:13 

Coming Out Of The Bible With A Word From God!! 

Conformation - You Tube 

Tony Merrell, 

Sr. - 62 

Funeral 

Services 

were held 

September 7 

at Shaw 

Temple A.M.E. 

Zion Church with Elder Calvin 

Harralson. 

Martha 

Thomas- 

Frye - 74 

Funeral 

Service 

was held 

September 7 

at Roy Mizell and Kurtz 

Worship Center. 

Liller Anderson 

Young 

Funeral Service 

was held August 

31 st at Roy 

Mizell and Kurtz 

Worship Center with Rev. 

Kenneth Gosier officiating. 

I 

will give thanks 

to the Lord 

because 

of his 

righteousness 

and will sing 

praise to the 

name of the 

Lord Most High. 

Psalm 7:17


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African Diaspora Heritage Month: 

Celebrating Culture, History, and Resilience 

Submitted by African 

Diaspora Heritage 

Every September, 

people around the world 

come together to celebrate 

African Diaspora Heritage 

Month. This month-long 

celebration honors the rich 

cultural heritage, history, 

and contributions of people 

of African descent worldwide. 

From the Americas to 

Europe and beyond, African 

diasporic communities 

are recognized for their 

resilience, achievements, and 

experiences. 

Objectives of African 

Diaspora Heritage Month: 

- Celebrate African diasporic 

culture and heritage 

- Recognize the contributions 

of people of African descent to 

world history and society 

- Promote unity and solidarity 

among African diasporic 

communities 

- Educate people about the 

history and experiences of 

African diasporic communities 

African Diaspora Heritage 

Month aims to: 

- Honor African heritage and 

culture 

- Acknowledge the impact and 

legacy of the transatlantic 

slave trade 

- Celebrate African diasporic 

communities’ resilience and 

achievements 

- Promote unity, inclusion, 

and social justice 

In Broward County, 

Florida, various events are 

scheduled for September 

2024 to commemorate African 

Diaspora Heritage Month. 

Some highlights include: 



Island SPACE Caribbean Museum to Host 

Third Annual Rum Cake and Black Cake Fest 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward 

Celebrates Back to School in a Big Way 

Rittenhouse, Nicky Tesser, Willy Gomez and Chad Van Horn, Big Brothers Big Sisters 

of Broward President and CEO Malena Mendez with her Little Malaysia, Board 

Members Mike Velasquez, John Corrado and Terry Frank with Little Zane. 

By Cindy Schutt 

Young people and their 

families in the Big Brothers 

Big Sisters of Broward 

County program celebrated 

back to school in a BIG way 

by participating in a Backto-School 

Picnic & Backpack 

Giveaway. 

“We’re so proud to support 

hundreds of Littles and high 

school Bigs by providing 

school supplies thanks to the 

generosity of our community, 

particularly the presenting 

sponsor for our backpack 

event, Ana G. Mendez 

University,” said Malena 

Mendez, President and CEO 

of Big Brothers Big Sisters 

of Broward. “Our kids were 

not only thrilled, but they 

are now well-prepared to 

thrive during this school year. 

Together, we’re truly making 

a difference for our youth.” 



World Premiere of The Reject: A Night of Inspiration 

By The Culture 

The Lyric Main Theater 

in Miami was the epicenter 

of excitement on Saturday, 

August 31, 2024, as it hosted 

the world premiere of “The 

Reject,” a compelling film that 

tells the remarkable true story 

of Miami-Dade Commissioner 

Kionne McGhee. The event, 

presented by Florida Film 

House (FFH) and Romeoland 

Studios, featured a red carpet 

event at 8 p.m., followed by 

the highly anticipated movie 

screening at 8:30 p.m. 

“The Reject” showcases 

the life of McGhee, who rose 

from obscurity to prominence 

against the odds. The film 

highlights McGhee’s journey 

from being overlooked by 

society to becoming a powerful 

and influential figure, driven 

by his mother’s unyielding 

faith, his own hard work, 

and relentless determination. 

The film stars Kamal Ani- 

Bello and Romeo Miller, with 

Miller also contributing to 

the production of the film 

under the Romeoland Studios 

banner alongside Marco 

Moline, Florida Film House. 

The premiere drew 

attention not only for its 

star-studded cast but also 

for its inspirational message, 

celebrating personal resilience 

and triumph. Florida 

Film House, dedicated to 

producing high-quality, 

cost-efficient content while 

nurturing emerging talent, 

presented “The Reject” as part 

of their mission to support 

and elevate new voices in 

filmmaking. This film marks a 

significant milestone for FFH, 

reinforcing their commitment 

to empowering filmmakers 

and telling impactful 

stories. The premiere was a 



Haitian bakers at 2023 Rum Cake and Caribbean Black Cake Fest. 

(Photo by Christian Ossohou, Island Syndicate) 

Submitted by Calibe 

Thompson 

PLANTATION, FL -- 

Island SPACE Caribbean 

Museum and Caribbean 

Professionals Network are 

excited to announce the 

third annual Rum Cake and 

Caribbean Black Cake Fest, 

set to take place on Sunday, 

Oct. 20, 2024, from 2 to 6 

p.m. This event, presented 

in collaboration with various 

South Florida bakers from 

throughout the Caribbean, 

promises to be a celebration 

of Caribbean culture and 

culinary diversity. Attendees 

will have the opportunity to 

sample a variety of traditional 

Spanish, French and Dutch 

Caribbean rum cakes and the 

beloved black cake — dark 

fruit or plum pudding cakes 

popular across the Englishspeaking 

Caribbean. 

YouTube 

Video 

Promo - https://youtu. 

be/0mSqBYoDO8o 

Experience a Taste of 

Caribbean Flavors 

With a donation of $15 

per person for pre-sold tickets 

and $20 on site, guests can 

enjoy tastings of festive 

cakes alongside light holiday 

beverages. Visitors can 

decide which tropical flavors 

they’d like to bring to their 

Thanksgiving and Christmas 

celebrations. After sampling 

the cakes, guests can purchase 

slices or whole cakes or place 

orders for holiday celebrations 

and other special events. 

Attendees are also welcome to 

explore the museum, where 

they can learn more about the 

rich history, culture, and art 

of the Caribbean. 

Highlighting the diversity 

of the Caribbean, this 

year’s event will feature 

bakers representing a broad 

array of 16 countries and 

islands including Antigua 

& Barbuda, Barbados, 

Belize, Cuba, Curacao, 

the Dominican Republic, 

Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, 

Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. 

Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. 

Vincent & the Grenadines, 

Trinidad & Tobago, and 

the Virgin Islands. 

Supporting Local and 

Diverse Entrepreneurs 

This event not only 

celebrates Caribbean culture 

but also supports local small 

businesses owned by Black, 

Hispanic, women, and other 

diverse entrepreneurs. It 

aligns with the mission of 

Island SPACE to elevate the 

profile of Caribbean culture 

throughout the diaspora. 

The Rum Cake and Black 

Cake Fest was first presented 

by Caribbean Professionals 



Lawmakers Face Deadline from Front Page 

Kamala Harris as the new Democratic standard bearer. In the campaign’s final weeks, 

Republicans under Trump are preparing to change their strategy against Harris. 

At the heart of Congress’s immediate challenge is securing a funding bill to keep the 

government operational. With an unlikely complete funding agreement, lawmakers are looking 

for a stopgap measure. But even that has become a political minefield. Under pressure from 

Trump and right-wing factions, the Republican-led House proposed a stopgap bill that would 

extend funding through March 28, 2025. However, it comes with a controversial addition— 

the SAVE Act, a GOP-backed measure that would overhaul national voting laws by requiring 

proof of citizenship to vote. Democrats have vehemently opposed the act, arguing it would 

disenfranchise voters by making it harder for eligible Americans to access required documents 

like passports or birth certificates. 

Beyond the political gamesmanship, the consequences of a shutdown would hit home in 

Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, where federal workers and government operations 

are crucial to local economies. National landmarks like the Smithsonian Museums and the 

National Zoo may remain open temporarily with prior-year funding, but there is uncertainty 

about other attractions like the National Mall’s memorials. 

The economic impact could be severe in Maryland, home to over 240,000 federal worker 

households. State officials are preparing to use local funds to offset the disruption, but workers 

commuting to Washington, D.C., or Northern Virginia may be furloughed. 

Virginia would bear the brunt of the shutdown, with its substantial federal civilian and 

military workforce. The state’s economy is deeply intertwined with federal spending, particularly 

in regions like Hampton Roads, home to a significant number of active-duty military personnel. 

The shutdown could jeopardize essential programs, including the Special Supplemental 

Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and affect operations at Virginia’s 

22 national parks. 

The ripple effects would extend to the Washington, D.C., Metro system, which relies heavily 

on federal workers for ridership. With the Metro system already facing challenges in recovering 

from pandemic-related drops in usage, a shutdown could be another blow. 

“There’s no question that this is not a good thing for the country, but it’s certainly not a 

good thing for Metro specifically,” Randy Clarke, Metro’s general manager, said during a recent 

interview. “And the timing is really challenging because ridership is really starting to grow 

back. So, you know, we’re going to be watching this very closely, and we’re hoping that if it 

happens, it’s very short.”


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Florida Memorial University Revitalizes 

Aviation Program with New Leadership 

Captain Yograj S. 

Raghunauth, Associate 

Chair and Chief Flight 

Instructor 

MIAMI GARDENS, FL -- 

Florida Memorial University, 

Miami-Dade’s only Historically 

Black College or 

repair large aircraft. After a 

decline in enrollment since 

the program’s inception in 

1987, FMU’s revitalized 

aviation program is poised to 

take off once again, providing 

students with in-demand 

skills and career opportunities 

in the aviation industry. 

In a bold move to revitalize 

its aviation and safety 

program, Florida Memorial 

University has appointed 

two industry experts to lead 

the charge. Oncida Rollins 

has been named Chair of the 

program, while Capt. Yograj 

S. Raghunauth takes on the 

role of Associate Chair and 

Oneida James Rollins, 

Chair of Aviation & Safety 

Lauderhill Grandmother Reclaims 

Mobility with Broward Heath 

Submitted by Fernandez, 

Lineth 

Betty Joe Green is an 

active and vibrant individual 

who enjoys walking on the 

beach, working out, swimming 

and spending time with her 

grandchildren. However, her 

active lifestyle was severely 

interrupted when she 

developed unbearable back 

pain that began impacting 

her life. 

“I was in excruciating 

pain,” said Green, who is a 

Lauderhill resident. “Even 

University (HBCU), is 

experiencing a resurgence 

in its aviation program. The 

institution has revamped its 

aviation and safety program, 

offering students the 

opportunity to earn degrees 

and pilot licenses certified 

by the Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA). This 

comprehensive program 

enables students to pursue 

careers flying commercial and 

cargo jets, as well as drones. 

In addition to pilot 

training, students can also 

pursue a degree in aviation 

mechanics, gaining FAA 

certification to maintain and 

taking a single step was 

painful.” 

The 71-year-old retired 

hairstylist decided to seek 

medical attention after six 

months of constant pain 

that showed no signs of 

improvement. She was 

referred to Daniel Klinger, 

M.D., a neurosurgeon at 

Broward Health. Following 

an X-ray and MRI, Dr. Klinger 

determined that the pain 

was coming from her lower 

spine and diagnosed her with 

lumbar spondylolisthesis 

and spinal stenosis. He 

recommended a minimally 

invasive spinal fusion to 

alleviate her suffering. 

“The spinal fusion 

procedure aims to reinforce 

the spine’s structure by fusing 

two vertebrae together, which 

helps in reducing pain in cases 

where instability is caused by 

Betty Joe Green and Daniel Klinger, M.D., 

the vertebra shifting on each 

other,” Dr. Klinger explained. 

Green was relieved to 

discover that there was a 

Chief Flight Instructor. 

Capt. Raghunauth brings 

a wealth of experience to the 



solution for her debilitating 

condition. “Dr. Klinger’s 



Cultural Conversation: The Legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune 

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune 

(1875-1955) was an 

impactful and influential 

Floridian, who left a 

tremendous legacy of 

educational leadership, 

political activism, and 

philanthropy. 

Join us as Dr. Noliwe 

Rooks of Brown University 

and Dr. Ashley Preston of 

Howard University discuss 

their new books on renown 

educator and humanist, Dr. 

Mary McLeod Bethune. 

An interdisciplinary 

scholar, Noliwe Rooks 

is the L. Herbert Ballou 

University Professor of 

Africana Studies, and the 

chair of Africana Studies 

at Brown University. Her 

work explores how race and 

gender both impact and are 

impacted by popular culture, 

social history and political 

life in the United States. Dr. 

Rooks’ work, A Passionate 

Mind in Relentless Pursuit: 

The Vision of Mary McLeod 

Bethune, is an intimate and 

searching account of the life 

and legacy of one of America’s 

towering educators, a woman 

who dared to center the 

progress of Black women and 

girls in the larger struggle for 

political and social liberation. 

Dr. Ashley Robertson 

Preston is an Assistant 

Professor of History at Howard 

University and Director of 

Undergraduate Studies. Dr. 

Preston’s research interests 

focus on the activism of 

Black women during the 

early twentieth century 

particularly the work of Dr. 

Mary McLeod Bethune. She 

is the author of Mary McLeod 

Bethune in Florida: Bringing 

By Dr. Patrick Webb 

Jackson Advocate, Guest 

Writer 

According to the U.S. 

Department of Education, 

crimes on college campus 

es are increasing. Its latest 

data show 31,368 crimes were 

reported in 2021 and 38,303 

were reported in 2022. The 

National Center for Education 

Statistics contends: “Due to 

underreporting, figures for 

reported offenses, arrests, and 

disciplinary referrals likely do 

not capture all incidents that 

occurred.” 

Within the past decade, 

college campuses have 

reported more serious crimes, 

including homicides, sexual 

assaults, hate crimes, and 

mass shootings. Among the 

steps taken in response are 

limiting access to the campus, 

installation of 911 phone 

stations, video surveillance, 

armed uniformed campus 

police, and student escorts 

at night. Despite these steps, 

the types and amounts of 

serious crimes occurring on 

college campuses are steadily 

increasing. 

The serious crimes colleges 

report to the U.S. Department 

of Education and other 

entities typically fall into the 

Social Justice to the Sunshine 

State which examines how the 

educator rose to prominence 

while fighting for equality at 

the height or racial unrest 

in the state. Her recent book 

Mary McLeod Bethune the 

Pan-Africanist was published 

with the University Press of 

Florida. Dr. Preston’s past 

positions in the field of Public 

History include serving as 

director of the Mary McLeod 

Bethune Foundation- 

National Historic Landmark 

at Bethune-Cookman 

University while she also was 

an archives technician for the 

National Archives for Black 

Women’s History at the Mary 

McLeod Bethune Council 

House-National Historic 

Site. Educated at Howard 

University (PhD), Temple 

University (MA) and Bowie 

State University (BS), her 

research has been published 

in Phylon, Journal of Black 

Studies, and The Journal 

of Negro Education. 

Preventing Crime in the Ebony Tower 

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following categories: murder, 

negligent manslaughter, 

sex offenses (forcible and 

nonforcible), robbery, 

aggravated assault, burglary, 

motor vehicle theft, arson, 

and additional reporting for 

hate crimes. 

INTERNET 

OR 

CYBERCRIMES 

Not included, however, 

is a category for crimes 

broadly called “internet or 

cybercrimes”. This category 

of crimes causes victims 

to experience financially 

devastating exploitation, 

such as identity and credit 

card theft, by unidentifiable 

complete strangers, and/or 

emotionally traumatizing 

stalking/doxing/defaming/ 

shaming conduct by 

persons with whom they 

have personally interacted. 

Because these crimes occur 

on college campuses too, it is 

imperative data on the nature 

and extent of internet or 

cybercrimes be collected and 

analyzed. 

IMPACT OF CRIMES 

The impact of crimes on 

victims, especially students, 

is disheartening. Studies 

suggest that numerous 

psychological and health 

related conditions stem from 

actual and perceived crime 

victimization experiences. 

Examples of such include, but 

are not limited to, anxiety/ 

depression, drug/alcohol 

abuse, and suicide ideation. 

The research literature 

also indicates that crime 

victimization experiences 

on college campuses have 

lingering effects beyond the 

actual campus environment. 

Beyond the financial and 

emotional toll experienced by 

direct victims, the institutional 

impact of crimes on college 

campuses has resulted in 

a variety of detrimental 

outcomes, including an 

unfavorable reputation, 

decreased financial support, 

accreditation issues, costly 

litigation, and decreased 



CITY OF LAUDERHILL GOLF COURSE 

TYSON T. JONES GOLF PRO SHOP 

JANUARY 12 TH , 1940 - AUGUST 15 TH , 2022 

Commissioner Tyson T. Jones was 

a resourceful man who willingly shared 

his knowledge, talents, and commitment 

to serving the community. He was a 

respected City of Lauderhill resident who 

was revered for his public service as a City 

of Lauderhill Commissioner from 1993 to 

2004. Jones strategic foresight led him to 

make impactful decisions that helped shape 

the future of Lauderhill. Jones voters as a 

Commissioner led to Lauderhill converting 

to a Commission/City Manager system of 

government, the establishment of a free City 

Bus Shuttle, the creation of the Lauderhill 

Police Department and construction of its 

Headquarters, as well as the development 

of Windermere Park and initiating the 

annexation of several communities 

surrounding the City. As a Board County 

Urban Planner, he wrote State and Federal 

Grants acquiring over 25 million dollars, and most notably secured a 5.2 

million dollar grant that helped find the construction of Central Broward 

Regional Park in the City of Lauderhill. Jones exemplary leadership has 

left an indelible mark on Lauderhill. 

Commissioner Jones was a mentor to many and known as a Godcentered, 

family man with an approachable demeanor and genuine 

concern for the well-being of his friends and colleagues. Jones 

community activism was demonstrated by serving as a Board Member 

of many professional and philanthropic organizations. Jones was a proud 

member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. As an avoid golfer, Jones 

sought to share his love of the sport with other focusing on introducing 

golf to as many young people as possible. May this building and the 

beneficial programs provided here reflect the life, legacy, and impact 

of Commissioner Tyson T. Jones on the City of Lauderhill, Broward 

County, and all its citizens. 

“You must be committed to continuous improvement… for life” – 

Commissioner Tyson T. Jones 

The family of Tyson Jones would like to give an enormous thank you 

to the City of Lauderhill! To the Mayor, Commissioners, Managers, and 

Staff that were involved from the bottom of our hearts we say. “Thank 

You”! You all put together a magnificent Dedication & Ceremony that 

Tyson would be extremely proud of. We want to give a special Thank 

You to Vice Mayor Lawrence Jabbow Martin and Tia Lashay Gibbs for 

initiating such as prestigious honor. 

Tyson was a Man of Faith, Service, Veteran, Husband, Father, 

Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle, Role Model and a member of 

Fort Lauderdale Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

Rose B. Jones & Family


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Student loan debt drops $10 billion due to Biden Administration forgiveness 

Student loan borrowers stage a rally in front of the White 

House to celebrate President Biden cancelling student 

debt and to begin the fight to cancel any remaining debt 

on Aug. 25, 2022, in Washington, D.C. 

(PAUL MORIGI/GETTY IMAGES FOR WE THE 45M/TNS) 

By Charlene Crowell | 

Trice Edney News Wire 

As consumers struggle 

to cope with mounting debt, 

a new economic report from 

the Federal Reserve Bank 

of New York includes an 

unprecedented glimmer of 

hope. 

Although debt for 

mortgages, credit cards, auto 

loans and more increased 

by billions of dollars in the 

second quarter of 2024, 

student loan debt decreased 

by $10 billion. 

According to the New 

York Fed, borrowers ages 40- 

49 and ages 18-29 benefitted 

the most from the reduction 

in student loan debt. 

In a separate and recent 

independent finding, 57 

percent of Black Americans 

hold more than $25,000 in 

student loan debt compared 

to 47 percent of Americans 

overall, according to The 

Motley Fool’s analysis 

of student debt by geography, 

age and race. 

Black women 

have an average of 

$41,466 in undergraduate 

student loan debt one year 

after graduation, more than 

any other group and $10,000 

more than men. 

This same analysis 

found that Washington, 

D.C. residents carried the 

highest average federal 

student loan debt balance, 

with $54,146 outstanding per 

borrower. Americans holding 

high levels of student debt 

lived in many of the nation’s 

most populous states – 

including California, Texas, 

and Florida. 

Proposed draft rules 

The Fed’s recent finding 

may be connected to 

actions taken by the Biden 

administration to rein in 

unsustainable debt held by 

people who sought higher 

education as a way to secure 

a better quality of life. 

This decline is even more 

note-worthy in light of a 

series of legal roadblocks 

to loan forgiveness. In 

response to these legal 

challenges, the Education 

Department on Aug. 1 began 

emailing all borrowers of an 

Aug. 30 deadline to contact 

their loan servicer to decline 

future financial relief. 

Borrowers preferring 

to be considered for future 

relief proposed by pending 

departmental regulations 

should not respond. 

If approved as drafted, 

the new rules would benefit 

over 30 million borrowers, 

including those who have 

already been approved for 

debt cancellation over the 

past three years. 

“These latest steps will 

mark the next milestone in 

our efforts to help millions 

of borrowers who’ve been 

buried under a mountain of 

student loan interest, or who 

took on debt to pay for college 

programs that left them worse 

off financially, those who have 

been paying their loans for 

20 or more years, and many 

others,” said U.S. Secretary of 

Education Miguel Cardona. 

The draft rules would 

benefit borrowers with either 

McCain spoke at the Democratic 

National Convention. 

Fast forward to 2024, several notable 

Republicans are again prioritizing 

country over party and endorsing 

Kamala Harris for president. Former 

Wyoming Republican Senator Liz 

Cheney, who is also the daughter of 

former vice president Dick Cheney, has 

not only endorsed Harris, she is actively 

on the campaign trail with her willing 

father in tow. Dick Cheney publicly 

announced last week that he will vote 

for Harris. “Republicans for Harris” has 

become a movement because many long 

time Republicans believe that Trump is 

just too dangerous to return to the White 

House with his Project 25 agenda. 

More than a dozen Republican 

lawyers who represented Presidents 

Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush and 

George H.W. Bush wrote a letter 

endorsing and outlining why they 

support Harris. To date, fifteen former 

GOP Representatives have joined 

partial or full forgiveness in 

the following categories: 

*Borrowers who owe more 

now than they did at the start 

of repayment. This category 

is expected to largely benefit 

nearly 23 million borrowers, 

the majority of whom are Pell 

Grant recipients. 

*Borrowers who have 

been in repayment for 

decades. Borrowers of both 

undergraduate and graduate 

loans who began repayment 

on or before July 1, 2000, 

would qualify for relief in this 

category. 

*Borrowers 

who 

are otherwise eligible 

for loan forgiveness but have 

not yet applied. If a borrower 

hasn’t successfully enrolled in 

an income-driven re-payment 

(IDR) plan but would be 

eligible for immediate 

forgiveness, they would be 

eligible for relief. Borrowers 

who would be eligible for 

closed school discharge or 

other types of forgiveness 

opportunities but haven’t 

successfully applied would 

also be eligible for this relief. 

*Borrowers who enrolled 

in low-financial value 

programs. If a borrower 

attended an institution that 

failed to provide sufficient 

financial value, or that failed 

one of the Department’s 

accountability standards for 

institutions, those borrowers 

would also be eligible for debt 

relief. 

Pending regulations 

Most importantly, if the 

rules become approved as 

drafted, no related application 

or actions would be required 

from eligible borrowers – so 

long as they did not opt out 

of the relief by the Aug. 30 

deadline. 

“The regulations would 

deliver on unfulfilled 

promises made by the 

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former Illinois GOP Representative 

Adam Kinzinger and endorsed Harris. 

Three former GOP governors have 

joined former Georgia Lieutenant 

Governor Geoffe Duncan and endorsed 

Harris. Notable Republicans from the 

Trump White House administration 

such as Stephanie Graham and Olivia 

Troye have all endorsed Harris. 

If Republicans can do it, so must 

Democrats. When Dems see what 

is catastrophic to the country and 

community, they must be willing to 

abandon party and align with the 

greater good. 

This brings me to Broward politics 

because I hold firm that the politicians 

that impact me most directly are local 

politicians. Commissioners, mayors, and 

school board members make decisions 

that affect my community and me 

directly. I fear that Broward county’s 

dismal showing at the polls compounded 

by simply voting down party lines is 

something that people in the Black and 

federal government to 

student loan borrowers over 

decades and offer remedies 

for a dysfunctional system 

that has often created a 

financial burden, rather 

than economic mobility, for 

student borrowers pursuing 

a better future,” stated 

the Center for American 

Progress in an Aug. 7 web 

article. 

“Meanwhile, the Biden- 

Harris administration also 

introduced income limits and 

caps on relief to ensure the 

borrowers who can afford to 

pay the full amount of their 

debts do so.” 

“The Center for American 

Progress estimates the 

interest waiver provisions 

would deliver relief to roughly 

6 million Black borrowers, or 

23 percent of the estimated 

number of borrowers receiving 



Brown communities are going to soon 

regret. Broward Democrats made nonpartisan 

races partisan by perseverating 

(stuck on stupid) on the party affiliation 

and governor appointment of candidates 

for school board Seat 1 and Seat 2. The 

issues were not on the ballot; political 

party was. 

Simply put, Broward Democrats 

ran poor candidates. Democrats have a 

responsibility to find better candidates 

to support the Democrat agenda, even 

if it means running Democrats against 

each other to weed out the bad ones. 

When and if a Democrat candidate 

proves to be bad for the party, Democrats 

must put country and community before 

party and support the better candidate 

from the other party. Republicans have. 

The Democrat Party has become almost 

unrecognizable. Its continued existence 

cannot afford Republicans in Democrat 

clothing. Dems must do better. 

SHE’S READY 

for more family dinners 

Jessica loves to cook. But after suffering seizure-like symptoms, she turned to the 

neuroscience experts at Broward Health. A successful brain surgery removed a tumor, 

and two days later Jessica was ready to cook more family dinners. At Broward Health, 

we are committed to providing comprehensive neurological care to help patients like 

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Women will soon be notified about their breast density 

after a mammogram. Here’s what that means 

By Jacqueline Howard 

The US Food and Drug 

Administration issued a 

final rule that requires 

mammography result 

summaries for patients to 

start including a breast 

density notification statement 

by September 10. 

Having dense breasts can 

put women at higher risk of 

Heart failure during 

pregnancy is a dangerous and 

often under-detected condition 

because common symptoms – 

shortness of breath, extreme 

fatigue and trouble breathing 

while lying down – are 

easily mistaken for typical 

pregnancy discomforts. Latebreaking 

research presented 

at the European Society 

of Cardiology Congress on 

a Mayo Clinic study showed 

an artificial intelligence (AI)- 

enabled digital stethoscope 

helped doctors identify twice 

as many cases of heart failure 

compared to a control group 

that received usual obstetric 

care and screening. Full study 

findings are published in 

Nature Medicine. 

The trial was conducted in 

Nigeria, where more women 

experience pregnancyrelated 

heart failure than 

anywhere in the world. 

The results also indicate 

that screening including 

the AI-enabled digital 

stethoscope were 12-times 

more likely than traditional 

screening to flag heart pump 

weakness when evaluated at 

a ejection fraction threshold 

lower than 45%, which 

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breast cancer and make it 

more difficult to spot cancer 

on a mammogram, but many 

don’t realize it’s a significant 

risk. 

Starting this week, all 

mammography reports 

and result letters sent to 

patients in the United States 

will be required to include 

an assessment of breast 

density. The US Food and 

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Drug Administration’s final 

rule requiring that 

mammography facilities 

notify patients about the 

density of their breasts goes 

into effect Tuesday. 

Breast density is a 

measurement of how much 

fibroglandular tissue there 

is in a woman’s breast 

versus fatty tissue. The more 

fibroglandular tissue, the 

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denser the breast. 

About half of women older 

than 40 in the United States 

have dense breast tissue, 

said radiologist Dr. Kimberly 

Feigin, interim chief of the 

Breast Imaging Service 

and head of the Breast 

Imaging Quality Assurance 

at Memorial Sloan Kettering 

Cancer Center. 

“We talk about breast 

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is the cutoff indicating 

a specific type of heart 

failure called peripartum 

cardiomyopathy. 

“Recognizing this type 

of heart failure early is 

important to the mother’s 

health and well-being,” 

says Demilade Adedinsewo, 

M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo 

Clinic and lead investigator of 

the study. 

“The symptoms of 

peripartum cardiomyopathy 

can get progressively worse 

as pregnancy advances, or 

more commonly following 

childbirth, and can endanger 

the mother’s life if her heart 

becomes too weak. Medicines 

can help when the condition 

is identified but severe cases 

may require intensive care, 

a mechanical heart pump, or 

sometimes a heart transplant, 

if not controlled with medical 

therapy.” 

The randomized, controlled, 

open-label clinical trial 

included nearly 1,200 

participants who were 

screened for heart conditions 

through typical obstetric care 



density for two reasons. One 

is that breast density can 

make it more difficult to spot 

a cancer on a mammogram, 

because dense breast tissue 

– the glandular elements 

and connective tissue 

supporting elements – looks 

white on a mammogram and 

cancer also looks white on a 

mammogram,” Feigin said. 

In other words, dense 

breast tissue can hide cancer 

on a mammogram since the 

tissue appears white on a 

mammogram, in the same 

way lumps and tumors 

appear. 

“The second reason that 

breast density is important is 

because having dense breast 

tissue raises a woman’s level 

of risk of developing breast 

cancer,” Feigin said. 

The new notification 

requirements don’t provide 

specific next steps for patients 

with dense breasts, but they 



A winter season of flu, RSV and more COVID is coming. 

Delaware Valley health experts say it’s time to get vaccinated 

Summer is wrapping up and 

the fall and winter respiratory 

virus season is just around 

the corner. 

Health care providers are 

bracing for an uptick in influenza, 

respiratory syncytial 

virus and more COVID-19 patients 

over the next couple of 

months 

Experts are recommending 

people to get annual vaccines 

and protect themselves from 

severe illness and infection. 

A nurse prepares a syringe of a Covid-19 vaccine at an 

innoculation station in Jackson., Miss., July 19, 2022. 

(AP Photo/Roge V. Solis, File) 

And the time to get those 

shots is now. 

“It is so important to get 

these immunizations before 

you are exposed to the viruses,” 

said pediatrician Dr. Jonathan 

Miller, chief of primary 

care pediatrics at Nemours 

Children’s Health Delaware 

Valley. “It’s not the best idea 

to wait until after New Year’s 

— that’s too late. So many 

kids end up getting sick before 

the body gets immunity, 

so try to come in early.” 

Most common fall and winter 

viral diseases 

Many different types of viral 

infections pick up in the colder 

months as people spend 

COVID-19 vaccines from FP 

that are currently in circulation,” said 

Binnicker. 

“Studies have shown that the immune 

response is much more pronounced 

and specific against these variants and 

helps keep some from getting COVID-19 

and, most importantly, keep them from 

developing severe disease.” 

Who should get them? 

The Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention recommends that everyone 

6 months and older get the updated 

2024- 2025 COVID-19 vaccine for better 

protection this fall and winter. Whether 

you’ve previously had a COVID-19 

vaccine or not, it’s important to stay 

protected, Binnicker said. 

It’s recommended that everyone 

should get the updated COVID-19 

vaccine as soon as it is available. Those 

who recently had an infection should wait 

three months, or those who had a dose of 

the older COVID-19 vaccine should wait 

two months. It is especially important 

for those who are at higher risk of severe 

infection. 

“Those who are immune compromised, 

those who are over the age of 75, those 

with certain preexisting health conditions 

and those who are pregnant fall into 

a higher risk category should get the 

updated COVID-19 vaccine as soon as 

possible,” Binnicker explained. 

Vaccine protection can wane over time, 

so staying updated with your COVID-19 

vaccination is key to preventing severe 

illness, hospitalization and possibly 

death. 

more time socializing indoors, 

in close contact with one another. 

Influenza is one of the biggest 

drivers of seasonal illness. 

It can spread from 

person to person through respiratory 

droplets in the air 

after someone coughs, sneezes 

or talks. People can also get 

it from touching surfaces with 

the virus on it and then touching 

their own nose, mouth or 

eyes. 

Many people experience mild 

or moderate symptoms and 

eventually recover on their 

own with over-the-counter 

medications. But the flu still 

caused more than 400,000 

hospitalizations and 25,000 

deaths nationally this past 

year, according to the Centers 

for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Meanwhile, COVID-19 continues 

to circulate year-round. 

Many states and communities 

are coming off a summer 

surge and the virus continues 

to mutate into new variants. 

“A lot of people are getting 

COVID right now because 

their immunity either 

from having had COVID in 

the past or from having had 

COVID vaccine in the past 

is waning,” Miller said, “And 

the new strain of COVID is 

able to infect people.” 

Experts said they expect additional 

spikes in cases over 

the winter holidays as larger 

groups of people travel and 

get together. 

For infants and toddlers, 

respiratory syncytial virus, 

or RSV, poses a big threat. 

Senior adults and people 

with compromised immune 

systems are also at risk. The 

virus is a leading cause of 

hospitalizations in the colder 

months, Miller said. 

“So when our [children’s] 

hospital fills up in the winter, 

it’s largely due to RSV causing 

labored breathing and need 

for oxygen and other respiratory 

support,” Miller said. 



Kamala Harris at top 

of the ticket from FP 

The school has produced luminaries like Supreme 

Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, whose legacy 

inspired Harris to attend Howard, and author Toni 

Morrison, among others. Some at the university 

see Harris’ elevation as vice president as another 

validation of one of the school’s core missions of 

service. 

“There’s clearly a direct relationship between 

Howard and its relationship to democracy and the 

democracy that we envision, one that is practiced in 

a way that includes all of us,” said Melanie Carter, 

the founding director of the Howard University 

Center for HBCU Research, Leadership and Policy. 

If Harris won the White House, she would be 

the first woman elected president and the first 

graduate of a historically Black college to hold that 

office. With many HBCUs, like a number of liberal 

arts colleges, struggling financially, her ascent has 

bathed Howard in a positive light. 

“It empowers students to reach farther than 

what they thought was possible,” said Nikkya 

Taliaferro, a senior at Howard University from 

Honolulu who said the 2024 presidential election 

will be her first time voting. “Even if she doesn’t 

win, she’s already made such a big impact and I 

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Grand Valley State 58, Central State 0 

Clarion 20, Lincoln (PA) 9 

West Virginia State 27, Barton 24 

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Alabama A&M 49, Kentucky State 7 

Alabama State 24, Miles 3 

Arkansas-Pine Bluff 73, Arkansas Baptist 0 

Bluefield State 22, Concord 13 

Central Oklahoma 72, Langston 0 

Clark Atlanta 26, Allen 22 

Elizabeth City State 12, Chowan 9 

Elon 41, North Carolina Central 19 

Fayetteville State 35, UNC Pembroke 31 

Florida Memorial 31, Edward Waters 21 

Grambling State 37, Tuskegee 20 

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Johnson C. Smith 37, Morehouse 13 

Lamar 28, Mississippi Valley State 14 ‘ 

Lenoir-Rhyne 32, Bowie State 19 

Livingstone 37, VUL 9 

Mercer 31, Bethune-Cookman 2 

Miami 56, Florida A&M 9 

Norfolk State 28, Virginia State 23 

North Carolina A&T 27, Winston-Salem State 20, OT 

North Dakota State 52, Tennessee State 3 

Prairie View A&M 37, Northwestern State 31 

Quincy 46, Lincoln (Mo.) 5 

Rice 69, Texas Southern 7 

Shaw 43, Albany State 40 

South Carolina State 23, The Citadel 20 

Southern 42, Savannah State 10 

Towson 14, Morgan State 9 

Vanderbilt 55, Alcorn State 0 

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PREPPIN' FOR SWAC HOOPS: 

ATLANTA, Ga.- The Southwestern Athletic 

Conference will host its annual Men's and Women's 

Basketball Media Days on Thursday, September 19 

(WBB) and Friday, September 20 (MBB) at 9:00 a.m. CST 

at the Georgia International Convention Center located in 

Atlanta. 

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coaches and two student-athletes from each team will be 

in attendance to address the media regarding the upcoming 

2024 basketball seasons. 

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and Women's Basketball Preseason all-SWAC teams as 

well as the Predicted Order of Finishes at the events. 

Media one-on-one interviews with head coaches and 

student-athletes will begin at 9:00 a.m. CST on both days. 

The student-athletes to be in attendance from each 

school are as follows: 

MEN 

Alabama A&M 

Lorenzo Downey and Chad Moodie 

Alabama State 

C.J. Hines and T.J. Madlock 

Alcorn State 

Michael Pajeaud and Djahi Binet 

Bethune-Cookman 

Brayon Freeman and Antwann Jones 

Florida A&M 

Milton Matthews III and Jordan Chatman 

Grambling State 

Kintavious Dozier and Antwuan Burnett 

Jackson State 

Shannon Grant and Romelle Mandsell 

Mississippi Valley State 

Alvin Stredic and Donovan Sanders 

Prairie View A&M 

Orlando Horton and Evan Williams 

Southern 

Derrick Tezeno and Tidjiane Dioumassi 

Texas Southern 

Grayson Carter and Kenny Hunter 

University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff 

Zach Reinhart and Trejon Ware 

WOMEN 

Alabama A&M 

Shelomi Sanders and Lauryn Pendleton 

Alabama State 

O’Mariyah Tucker and Cordasia Harris 

Alcorn State 

Destiny Brown and Zy’nyia White 

Bethune-Cookman 

Kayla White and Kayla Clark 

Florida A&M 

Olivia Delancy and Tahnyjia Purifoy 

Grambling State 

Douthshine Prien and Kahia Warmsley 

Jackson State 

Jaileyah Cotton and Taleah Dilworth 

Mississippi Valley State 

Jaylia Reed and Sh’Diamond McKnight 

Prairie View A&M 

C.J. Wilson and Amauri Williams 

Southern 

Aleighyah Fontenot and Tionna Lidge 

Texas Southern 

Daeja Holmes and Jaida Belton 

University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff 

Kristyna Boyd qne D'Arrah Allen 

AFCA FCS AND NCAA DIV. II POLLS: 

Despite the 56-9 loss to nationally-ranked (No. 12) 

ACC member Miami, Florida A&M moved up in the 

American Football Coaches FCS Top 25. 

The Rattlers moved from 24th to 22nd in this week's 

poll. 

NC Central (16), Delaware State (13), Alabama 

A&M (4), Alabama State (4) and Prairie View A&M (1) 

received votes. 

Defending CIAA champion Virginia Union stayed in 

the AFCA NCAA Div. II poll despite its close loss (33-21) 

to Hampton Saturday. The Panthers dropped from 20th to 

23rd in this week's poll. Fayetteville State (3), Shaw (2), 

Virginia State (1) and Johnson C. Smith (1) also received 

votes. 

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1) NC CENTRAL (2-1) Lost at Elon, 41-19. NEXT: At North Carolina. 

2) FLORIDA A&M (2-1) Walloped at Miami, 56-9. NEXT: Idle. 

3) HOWARD (1-1) Got last-second win over Mercyhurst, 31-29. NEXT: 

NY HBCU Classic vs. Morehouse in East Rutherford, NJ. 

4) MORGAN STATE (1-1) Fell at Towson, 14-9. NEXT: On the road 

at Ohio U. 

5) ALABAMA STATE STATE (1-1) Handled Miles, 24-3. NEXT: At 

Samford. 

BLACK COLLEGE NCAA DIV. II / NAIA TOP FIVE 

1) J. C. SMITH (2-0) Downed Morehouse, 37-13. NEXT: Hosting Lincoln 

(PA). 

2) CLARK ATLANTA (2-0) Held off Allen, 26-22. NEXT: At Florida 

Memorial. 

3) VIRGINIA STATE (1-1) Lost at Norfolk State, 28-23. NEXT: Idle. 

4) VIRGINIA UNION (1-1) Bowed to Hampton, 33-21. NEXT: Idle. 

5) FAYETTEVILLE STATE (1-0) Defeated UNC-Pembroke, 35-31. 

NEXT: At AFCA No. 6 Valdosta State. 

CIAA 

Central IntercollegIate 

athletIc assocIatIon 

CONF ALL 

W L W L 

Shaw 1 0 2 0 

Winston-Salem State 1 0 1 1 

Fayetteville State 0 0 1 0 

Johnson C. Smith 0 0 2 0 

Livingstone 0 0 1 1 

Virginia Union 0 0 1 1 

Virginia State 0 0 1 1 

Bluefield State 0 1 1 1 

Elizabeth City State 0 1 1 1 

Bowie State 0 0 0 1 

Lincoln (PA) 0 0 0 1 

BCSP PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 

OL - Dontae Carter, Sr., SHAW - Anchor 

QB - Christian Peters, Jr., SHAW - 20 of 42 for 322 

yards and 5 TDs w/one int. in win over Albany State. 

OB - Jada Byers, Sr., VUU - 21 carries, 105 yards, 

1- and 6-yard TDs in loss at Hampton. 

WR - Brevin Caldwell, JCSU - 9 receptions, 

140 yds., 3 TDs (8, 27, 27) in win vs. Morehouse. 

DB - Shamar Baker, Fr., JCSU - 4 tackles, 3 solos, 

2 ints.,one returned 38 yards for TD vs. Morehouse. 

LB - Shamar Graham, R-Jr., VUU - Game-high 

17 tackles, 6 solos, in loss at Hampton. 

DL - Shi Gaskins, R-Sr., DE, FSU - 9 tackles, 8 

solos, 4 TFL for -18 yards, 2.0 sacks for -15 yards 

in win vs. UNC-Pembroke. 

NEWCOMER - Darius Ocean, Jr., QB, JCSU - .14- 

23-0, 229 yards, 2 TDs vs. Morehouse. 

2 0 2 4 B L A C K C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L (Standings and Weekly Honors) 

MId eastern 

MEAC athletIc conFerence 

CONF 

ALL 

W L W L 

North Carolina Central 0 0 1 1 

Morgan State 0 0 1 1 

Delaware State 0 0 1 1 

Howard 0 0 1 1 

SC State 0 0 1 1 

Norfolk State 0 0 1 2 


OFFENSE 

Jarett Hunter, Gr., RB, HOW - 27 carries, 

126 yards, 3 TDs (11, 7, 1) vs. Mercyhurst. 

Jaden Daniels, So., QB, NSU - 14-21-1, 

210 yards, 2 TDs, 1 rushing TD vs. VSU. 

DEFENSE & SPECIALIST 

Terrance Hollon, Sr., LB, HOW - 8 tackles, 

7 solos, 2 FF, 1 FR vs. Mercyhurst. 

SPECIAL 

Dylan West, Sr., PK, HOW - Game-winning 

37-yard FG as time expired vs. Mercyhurst. 

Kenny Gallop Jr., Sr., DB, HOW - Team-high 

10 tackles, 5 solos, blocked PAT return TD 

vs. Mercyhurst. 

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN 

Nick Taiste, Sr., SCSU - 92% grade and 

four pancakes vs. The Citadel. 

LUT WILLIAMS 

BCSP Editor 

There are a few intra-conference skirmishes 

as black college teams move into Week Three of 

the 2024 season. 

Southern (1-1) and Jackson State (1-1) 

stage the 73rd meeting of their historic SWAC 

rivalry in Jackson, Ms. Saturday (6 p.m. on 

ESPN+). In the series that dates back to 1949, 

Southern leads 50-22. JSU prevailed last year in 

Baton Rouge, La. 27-21. 

New Southern head coach Terrance 

Graves will be looking for his first SWAC win 

since being named to the permanent position 

after last season. 

North Carolina A&T (1-1) has its first 

Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) game of the 

year as it hosts 1-0 Delaware Saturday (1 p.m. on 

FloFootball). Delaware has won both meetings 

between the schools including a 21-6 win last 

season in Newark, Del. 

In the CIAA, undefeated Johnson C. 

Smith (2-0) plays host to Lincoln (Pa.) (0- 

1) Saturday (1 p.m. on CIAA Sports Network). 

The JCSU Golden Bulls, after finishing 7-4 last 

year under then second-year head coach and 

alum Maurice Flowers, are looking to thrust 

themselves into the CIAA championship picture. 

Over in the SIAC, there are two inconference 

match ups. Kentucky State (0-2) is 

at Fort Valley State (0-1, 0-1) on TheGrio at 1 

p.m. and Lane (0-1) plays at Benedict (0-1) at 6 

p.m. on ESPN+. 

In a key regional battle Hampton (1-1) of 

the CAA is at Norfolk State of the MEAC in a 

game previously hyped as the Battle of the Bay. 

This will be new Hampton Interim Head Coach 

Trent Boykin's first battle with the Pirates' 

Hampton Roads rival. NSU won last year's 

contest 31-23. 

There are two neutral site classics on this 

week's schedule. 

Howard (1-1) of the MEAC faces 

Morehouse (0-2, 0-1 SIAC) of the SIAC in the 

HBCU New York City Football Classic in East 

Rutherford, New Jersey (3 p.m. on CNBC). A 

SIAC 

southern IntercollegIate 

athletIc conFerence 

CONF ALL 

Clark Atlanta 2 0 2 0 

Edward Waters 1 0 1 1 

Savannah State 0 0 0 1 

Lane 0 0 0 1 

Allen 0 1 0 1 

Benedict 0 0 0 1 

Fort Valley State 0 1 0 1 

Central State 0 0 0 2 

Kentucky State 0 0 0 2 

Albany State 0 0 0 2 

Tuskegee 0 0 0 2 

Miles 0 0 0 2 

Morehouse 0 1 0 2 


OFFENSE 

Isaiah Knowles, R-So., QB, ALB - 20-26-2, 

262 yards, 4 TDs (4, 23, 17, 33) in loss to Shaw. 

DEFENSE 

Tyshon Freeman, Jr., DB, ALLEN - Three 

solos, 2 ints. in loss to CAU. 

Rossie Grimes, So., DB, TUSK - 12 tackles, 

9 solos, 1 TFL, 1 FF vs. Grambling. 

NEWCOMER 

Jamir Dismukes, So., QB, ALLEN - 21-28-0, 

263 yards, 2 TDs (48, 24) vs. CAU. 

SWAC 

southWestern 

athletIc conFerence 

DIV 

ALL 

EAST DIVISION W L W L 

Florida A&M 0 0 2 1 

Alabama State 0 0 1 1 

Jackson State 0 0 1 1 

Alabama A&M 0 0 1 1 

Bethune-Cookman 0 0 0 2 

Miss. Valley State 0 0 0 2 

WEST DIVISION 

Texas Southern 1 0 1 1 

Arkansas-Pine Bluff 0 0 1 1 

Grambling State 0 0 1 1 

Southern 0 0 1 1 

Prairie View A&M 0 1 1 1 

Alcorn State 0 0 0 2 


OFFENSE 

Myles Crawley, R-Sr., QB, GRAM - 16-26-0, 

304 yards, 4TDs (2, 9, 4, 53) vs. Tuskegee. 

DEFENSE 

Treqwon Thomas, R-Jr., LB, ALST - 6 tackles, 

4 solos, 3 TFL, 3 sacks for -14 yards vs. Miles. 

NEWCOMERS 

Czavian Teasett, R-Fr., QB, SOU - 17-29-0, 

316 yds., 3 TDs (38, 31, 33) vs. Sav. State. 

Cam'Ron McCoy, So.,QB, JSU - 5-9-0, 100 

yds., 2 TDs, 107 rush yds., 2 TDs vs. Lane. 

INDEPENDENTS 

W L W L 

CONF 

ALL 

Texas College 0 0 1 0 

Florida Memorial 0 0 1 1 

Va.-Lynchburg 0 0 0 1 

CAA 

Hampton 0 0 1 1 

NC A&T State 0 0 1 1 

OHIO VALLEY 

Tennessee State 0 0 1 1 

MIAA 

Lincoln (Mo.) 0 1 0 1 

MOUNTAIN EAST 

W. Va. State 0 0 1 1 

SAC (Sooner Athletic Conference) 

Langston 0 0 0 1 


OFFENSE 

Walter Wilbon, Sr., RB, FMU - 21 carries, 170 

yards, 4 TDs vs. Edward Waters . . 

DEFENSE 

Jordan White, Gr., DB, HAMP - 7 tackles, 5 

solos, 1 int. in win over VUU. 

SPECIAL 

Andrew Brown, R-Sr., PK, NC A&T - 31-yard 

FG at buzzer to tie WSSU. Also good on 52-yard 

FG, 3 of 3 PATs for 9 points. 

In- and out-of-league tilts in Week Three 

TOP PERFORMANCES 

FROM GAMES OF SEPTEMER 5 - 7, 2024 

TOP NUMBERS IN BOLD 

PASSING COMP-ATT-INT YDs TDs (YDS) 

Mekhi Hagens, ARKPB 15-22-0 350 2 (54, 17) 

Christian Peters, SHAW 20-42-2 322 5 (31, 53, 5, 17, 28) 

Czavian Teasett, SOU 17-29-0 316 3 (38, 31, 33) 

Myles Crawley, GRAM 16-26-0 304 4 (2, 9, 4, 53) 

Christian Solino, BLST 21-26-0 282 1 (71) 

Cameron Peters, PVAM 18-33-2 280 2 (42, 4) 

Cornelius Brown IV, ALAM 19-26-1 278 4 (38, 8, 18, 16) 

David Wright, CLATL 20-45-2 276 1 (7) 

Jamir Dismukes, ALL 21-28-0 263 2 (48, 24) 

Isaiah Knowles, ALB 20-26-2 262 4 (4, 23, 17, 33) 

RUSHING CAR YDS TDs (YDS) 

Joel Felder, WVSU 22 178 1 (26) 

Walter Wilbon, FMU 21 170 4 (52, 1, 2, 7) 

Elijah Burris, HAMP 35 145 2 (1, 21) 

Kevon King, NSU 20 137 1 (64) 

Daquon Kincey, ALST 13 137 1 (65) 

Deondra Duehart, SCSU 18 129 0 

Marcus Barthell, FMU 17 127 0 

Jarrett Hunter, HOW 27 126 3 (11, 7, 1) 

Ja’Shawn Scroggins, HOW 13 122 0 

Torrence Bardell, LANG 17 109 0 

RECEIVING REC YDS TDs 

JaVonnie Gibson, ARKPB 6 172 1 (54) 

Ajani Williams, MHS 7 157 2 (75, 43) 

Javon Robinson, GRAM 4 151 1 (53) 

Brevin Caldwell, JCSU 9 140 3 (8, 27, 27) 

Shemar Savage, PVAM 6 133 1 (4) 

Reginald Vick Jr., VUU 3 132 1 (57) 

Duke Miller, ALAM 8 132 2 (38, 16) 

Dana Baros, FSU 6 116 0 

Gabriel Garmon, TUSK 5 116 0 

Jacquez Jones, NSU 4 109 1 (60) 

TACKLES 

17 Shamar Graham, VUU; 

15 Sadiq Salawu, BSU 

13 Khalil Foye, CSU; Canary Simmons, TXSOU; 

12 Jabrill Norman, Donald Gatling, VUU; Rossie Grimes, TUSK; 

11 Jeremiah Hudson-Davis, MILES; Andrew Jones, GRAM; 

SACKS 

3.0 Treqwan Thomas, ALST; 

2.0 Lester McCoy, LINCP; Jaid Cleveland, CLATL; Ejike Brown, B-CU; 

Elijah Williams, MSU; Shi Gaskins, FSU; Donovan Parham, MVSU; 

Sean Johnson, MHS; 

1.5 Christ Adechokan, LINCP; Reid Pulliam, JSU; Anas Luqman, ARKPB; 

Benari Black, Lamone Hill Jr., JCSU; 

IINTERCEPTIONS 

2 Anthony Fisher, BLST; Tyshon Freeman, ALL; 

Za’Marion Webber, ARKPB; Shamar Baker, JCSU; 

TALL TASKS AHEAD: (L. to r.) Prairie View 

A&M's Bubba McDowell, NC Central's Trei 

Oliver, and Morgan State's Damon Wilson are 

among the coaches taking their FCS teams into 

hostile territory this week to face FBS opponents. 

year ago, Howard easily dispatched the Maroon 

Tigers, 65-19 and has outscored them 161-65 in 

winning their last four meetings. 

In Memphis's Southern Heritage Classic 

(6 p.m. on HBCUGo), Tennessee State (1-1) 

of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) takes on 

the SWAC's Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-1) at the 

Liberty Bowl. TSU jumped out to a 21-0 lead in 

last year's match up before settling for a 24-14 

win. 

The biggest challenges Saturday will be 

faced by SWAC contender Prairie View A&M 

and MEAC contender North Carolina Central 

as the FCS members 'play up' against FBS 

opponents. 

Prairie View A&M (1-1) and head coach 

Bubba McDowell will travel over 1,000 miles 

North from Texas to East Lansing, Michigan 

to take on 2-0 Big Ten FBS member Michigan 

State (2:30 p.m on the Big Ten Network). 

Trei Oliver's NCCU (1-1) Eagles from 

Durham, NC, have just a 20-mile trek over to 

Chapel Hill, NC to face 2-0 North Carolina 

of the FBS Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) 

Saturday (6 p.m. on the ACC Network). 

Morgan State (1-1) is in the same boat, 

having the unenviable task of facing an FBS 

opponent on the road. The Bears will be in 

Athens, Ohio Saturday (3:30 p.m. on ESPN+) 

to meet 1-1 Ohio U of the Mid-American 

Conference (MAC). Head coach Damon Wilson 

and the Bears had MAC member Akron on the 

ropes last year leading 21-17 with 17 seconds 

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 

Carson-Newman at W. Virginia State in Institute, WV - WVSU Stream 6p 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 

Bluefield State at Emory & Henry in Emory, VA 

1p 

Clark Atlanta at Florida Memorial in Miami Gardens, FL 1p 

Edward Waters at Alcorn State in Lorman, MS 

6p 

Allen at Livingstone in Salisbury, NC 

6p 

McKendree at Lincoln (MO) in Jefferson, MO 

7p 

STREAMING / TV GAMES 

Davenport at Bowie State in Bowie MD - BSU Stream 1p 

Delaware at NC A&T in Greensboro, NC - FloFootball 1p 

Lincoln (PA) at J. C. Smith in Charlotte, NC - CIAA Sports Network 1p 

Kentucky State at Fort Valley State in Fort Valley, GA - TheGrio 1p 

Elizabeth City State at Erskine in Greenwood, SC - CIAA Sports Network 1p 

Prairie View A&M at Michigan State in East Lansing, MI - Big Ten Network 2:30p 

Wagner at Delaware State in Dover, DE - ESPN+ 

3p 

Morgan State at Ohio U. in Athens, OH - ESPN+ 3:30p 

Hampton at Norfolk State in Norfolk, VA - ESPN+ 

4p 

NC Central at North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC - ACC Network 6p 

SC State at Georgia Southern in Statesboro, GA - ESPN+ 6p 

Catawba at Shaw in Durham, NC - CIAA Sports Network 6p 

Ohio Dominican at Winston-Salem State in W-Salem, NC - CIAASN 6p 

Lane at Benedict in Columbia, SC - ESPN+ 

6p 

Central State at Savannah State in Savannah, GA - ESPN+ 6p 

Alabama State at Samford in Birmingham, AL - ESPN+ 6p 

Georgetown (KY) at Alabama A&M in Huntsville, AL - SDN 6p 

Southern at Jackson State in Jackson, MS - ESPN+ 

6p 

Mississippi Valley State at Murray State in Murray, KY - ESPN+ 6p 

Grambling State at Texas A&M Comm. in Commerce, TX - ESPN+ 6p 

Bethune-Cookman at W. Michigan in Kalamazoo, MI - ESPN+ 6:30p 

Fayetteville State at Valdosta State in Valdosta, GA - FloFootball 7p 

CLASSICS 

HBCU New York City Football Classic - CNBC 

Howard vs. Morehouse in East Rutherford, NJ 

3p 

Southern Heritage Classic - HBCUGo 

Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Tennessee State in Memphis, TN 6p 

left before the Zips got a scoop and score to 

come away with a stunning 24-17 win. Ditto for 

Bethune-Cookman and head coach Raymond 

Woodie Jr. whose 0-2 Wildcats travel to 

Kalamazoo, Michigan to face MAC member W. 

Michigan (0-2). 

Shaw, one of just three black college teams 

that sit at 2-0, is hosting 0-1 Catawba in Durham, 

NC Saturday at 6 p.m. The CIAA Sports Network 

will carry the game. 

The other 2-0 team, the SIAC's Clark 

Atlanta, travels to Miami Gardens, Florida to 

take on 1-1 Florida Memorial in a 1 p.m. affair. 

chiefs.com Photo 

HOLD ON TIGHT! Kansas City third-year safety BRYAN COOK 

(#6, HOWARD/Cincinnati) grabs hold and doesn’t let go of Baltimore 

quarterback Lamar Jackson (#8) for one of his five solo tackles in the 

Chiefs’ 27-20 win Thursday in Brazil. Cook finished with six total tackles. 

BCSP NFL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 

For NFL season-opening games of September 5 - 9, 2024 

OFFENSE 

– #31 EMANUEL WILSON, RB, Green Bay (2nd 

season, FORT VALLEY STATE) - In the Packers’ 

34-29 loss to Philadelphia Friday in Sao Paolo 

Brazil, Wilson played as a back-up running back 

and had four carries for 46 yards (11.5 yards per 

carry) with a long run of 18 yards and caught two 

passes in three targets for 2 yards. He was in on 16 offensive snaps 

(24%). VIDEO LINK: WILSON’S 18-YARD RUN - https://www.packers.com/video/ 

emanuel-wilson-breaks-free-for-an-18-yard-pickup-packers-vs-eagles 

DEFENSE 

– #6 BRYAN COOK, S, Kansas City (3rd season, 

HOWARD/Cincinnati) - In 27-20 win over Baltimore 

Thursday, Cook started at safety and finished with 

six tackles, five solos while playing all 80 defensive 

snaps (100%). 

SPECIAL TEAMS 

– #29 BRANDON CODRINGTON, CB/KR, 

Buffalo (Rookie, NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL) 

- In 34-28 win over Arizona, Codrington returned 

one punt for 7 yards and the Cardinals’ first 

kickoff for 53 yards. Codrington was in on 

eight special teams’ plays (30%). VIDEO LINK: 

CODRINGTON’S 53-YARD KICKOFF RETURN - https://www.buffalobills.com/video/ 

brandon-codrington-takes-his-first-bills-kick-return-for-53-yards-bills-vs-cardinals-week-1


SPORTS 

Nunnie on the Sideline 

By Nunnie Robinson, Westside Gazette Sports Editor 

Just when you think it can’t 

get any worse, and coming 

on the heels of our country’s 

largest police union endorsing 

45, Dolphins star Tyreek Hill is 

detained, forced to the ground 

and handcuffed after being 

charged with reckless driving 

within walking distance of the 

Hardrock Stadium prior to game. 

Without knowing specific details, 

traffic violations rarely end with 

the perpetrator on ground in 

handcuffs. Hill was uncertain 

about why he was handcuffed, 

feeling that the police officers’ 

actions were unwarranted because he wasn’t physically or 

verbally abusive or disrespectful. 17 year NFL veteran and 

teammate Calais Campbell was also handcuffed and briefly 

detained after he attempted to peacefully intervene and 

diffuse the situation. The police treatment and interaction 

with Black people just became more transparent and stark 

as I reflect on the two most recent assassinations of Blacks 

by the police: the young airman in Florida and the senseless 

shooting of the mentally distressed mother by a poorly 

trained, racist cop who felt threatened because she rebuked 

him in the name of Jesus and a pot of boiling water. Police 

associations like 45 because he won’t hold them accountable, 

even encouraging pernicious behavior, but there are serious 

concerns that must be addressed. Tom Brady’s wife Gisele 

Bundchen never experienced such treatment nor did the 

world’s number one golfer Scottie Scheffler in Louisville. 

Granted, Tyreek has made some reckless, juvenile mistakes 

since arriving in Miami including his child’s broken arm 

incident which caused an investigation, a football tutorial 

session with a young lady which evolved into an injury and 

subsequent lawsuit and domestic assault charges filed by 

his then live-in pregnant girlfriend. The maturation process 

for Tyreek is ongoing; however, the widening gap inherent 

in policing of our community demands change, answers and 

solutions. 

On a lighter and more positive note re the opening week 

of NFL football: between the opening Thursday Night game 

- Kansas City vs. Baltimore, the first ever NFL game in 

Brazil featuring the Eagles and the Packers, the Dolphins’ 

scintillating comeback victory over Jacksonville, Sunday’s 

amazing overtime victory by the Lions over the Rams and the 

Monday Night game between the 49ers and the Jets (Aaron 

Rodgers played most of game), the league couldn’t have A I’d 

it any better. And finally a rhetorical inquiry: what do the 

following NFL teams have in common- Miami, Philadelphia, 

Seattle, Chicago, Green Bay, Carolina, Arizona, Cleveland, 

Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Kansas City, Dallas, Washington, 

Houston, Indianapolis and New England? If I left no one 

out, 16 NFL teams started Black quarterbacks or QBs of 

color. 

Mother-DaughterSports 

Agents Make History In NFL 

By Jovonne Ledet 

(Source: Black Information Network) 

Photo: Getty Images 

Maryland natives have made history as the 

first mother-daughter tandem to become NFL sports 

agents. 

According to the Baltimore Sun, Edy Lawson- 

Jackson said her daughter, Samira Jackson, were the first 

mother-daughter duo to become sports agents in America. 

Lawson-Jackson started her career interning at a law firm 

with a sports entertainment attorney in 1989. 

In July 1993, Lawson-Jackson took the bar exam 

during her final month of pregnancy with her first child. 

Lawson-Jackson said she pushed through Braxton-Hicks 

contractions during the two-day exam. She passed the bar 

on her first try and before her daughter was born in August 

1993. 

Samira Jackson followed in her mom’s footsteps and 

passed the bar too. Lawson-Jackson gained her NFL Players 

Association contract adviser certification in November 2010 

on her first attempt, just as her daughter did 12 years later. 

After earning her certification in October 2022, Samira 

Jackson joined her mother at Affiliated Sports Advisors 

(ASA) where the pair made history. 

According to the NFLPA, only 88 women are certified 

NFL agents out of a pool of 994. 

Chineze Nwagbo, the NFLPA’s director of player programs 

and engagement, acknowledged that though the number of 

female NFL agents is low, their impact is immeasurable. 

“Edy is a great example, which means Samira will be two 

times better,” Nwagbo said. “We always hear of generational 

wealth, but in this case it’s generational opportunity, so I’m 

not surprised that they’re the first ever.” 

The Black Information Network is your source for 


Deeply Rooted 

SPORTS HISTORY 

IN BLACK: 

Jerry Rice passes 

Jim Brown’s 

touchdown record 

Now-retired San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry 

Rice runs with the ball past Los Angeles Raiders 

cornerback Lionel Washington to score his 125th career 

touchdown during the first quarter at Candlestick Park 

in San Francisco, California, on Sept. 5, 1994. Photo 

credit: George Nikitin, The Associated Press 

By Mike Patton 

(Source: NABJ Black News & Views) 

Football wide receiver Jerry Rice worked hard. He caught 

bricks as a youngster to perfect his skills and that propelled 

him to Mississippi Valley State and then to the NFL as a 

member of the San Francisco 49ers. 

That work ethic never left Rice. He could be seen catching 

passes in practice and sprinting to the end zone after each 

catch. His abilities matched his hunger for perfection. He was 

dominant on the field and rewrote the wide receiver record 

books for receptions, touchdowns and yards over his career. 

One record that Rice took over emerged during the 1994 

season. On Sept. 5, 1994, Rice caught two touchdown passes and 

threw for another as the 49ers dominated the Raiders 44-14. 

And in that moment, Rice would pass legendary running back 

Jim Brown in the record books as the NFL’s total touchdown 

leader with 127 total touchdowns. 

The WG Sports Corner 

The Dolphins Subdue the 

Jaguars on Two Big Plays 

By Nunnie Robinson, Westside Gazette Sports Editor 

We're not certain if the more than 65,000 Dolphin fans 

attending the game were aware of what transpired 3 hours 

prior to kickoff, but those who did probably attributed the 

desultory first half performance by the team to star receiver 

Tyreek Hill’s being temporarily detained, dragged out of his 

car, forced to the ground and handcuffed for speeding on his 

way to the stadium may have been partly, if not entirely, 

responsible for their miserable first half performance. The 

Jaguars dominated the first half, forcing the Dolphins to punt 

on their first 2 possessions and taking a 17-0 lead before the 

Dolphins realized they were actually playing in a real NFL 

game- at home to boot. Devante Achane’s 1 yard TD scamper 

closed the gap by 10 points, making the score 17-7 as the first 

half came to an end. In the third quarter with the score 17-7 

and the Jaguars on the verge of taking a commanding 24-7 

lead, Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence handed ball 

to running back Travis Ettiene, primed to score when he was 

stripped of ball by Jevon Holland and recovered in the end 

zone. resulting in a touchback. That singular play shifted the 

mentality and momentum of the game. The second of the 2 

magical plays that reversed the Dolphins’ fortunes was an 80 

yard touchdown pass, catch and run orchestrated by Tua and 

Tyreek in the third quarter, bringing the Fins closer at 17-14. 

Obviously, the mercurial Hill by this time had shrugged off 

the totally unnecessary pregame incident. I can say that with 

steadfast resolution after viewing the police body cam footage 

of incident. After shanking an earlier 42yard field goal, 

placekicker Jason Sanders made good on a 37 yarder to tie the 

game. Now it was up to the Dolphins defense. Jaelan Phillips, 

returning after a serious knee injury, sacked Lawrence, forcing 

a punt. The Dolphins got the ball back with 2:09 remaining 

in game, controlled the clock and won the game when reliable 

Jason Sanders kicked the winning field goal, a 52 yarder to 

close out the Dolphins first victory of the year, an ugly but 

welcomed one. However, the celebration must be short-lived 

as they face division rival and nemesis, the Buffalo Bills on 

Thursday night in prime time at the Hardrock. Go Fins! 

A Quick Look at Major League Baseball 

In the National League, the San Diego Padres, Arizona 

Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are 

fighting for the final three MLB postseason spots, while in the 

American League the Baltimore Orioles are in contention for 

a wild-card bid, along with the Minnesota Twins and Kansas 

City Royals. 

The NL Division leaders are as follows: 

• NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers (86-57) 

• NL East: Philadelphia Phillies (86-58) 

• NL Central: Milwaukee Brewers (82-61) 

• 

AL East: New York Yankees (83-61) 

• AL Central: Cleveland Guardians (82-62) 

• AL West: Houston Astros (77-66 


Patrick "PJ" Bonner 

Submitted by Nunnie Robinson, Westside Gazette Sports 

Editor 

If you were 

a student and/ 

or athlete in 

Broward in the 

early 90s, then 

you probably 

remember hearing 

about or 

seeing Patrick 

Bonner and his 

athletic prowess 

both in football 

and basketball 

at Boyd Anderson 

High School. 

The Cobras were 

in the playoffs in 

football in 1992 

and won a state 

championship in 

basketball. Patrick 

completed (L) Dep. Chief Schlegel and (r) Plantation 

his final year Police Chief Harrison pose with Academy 

of eligibility at Graduate Patrick "P2" Bonner. 

FAMU where 

he set numerous school and national records playing for the 

famed Billy Joe. Just recently he was honored with induction 

into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame. 

Well the apple doesn’t fall far from tree. In this instance 

we are speaking of Patrick aka P J or P2 Bonner, Jr., a 2019 

graduate of Miami Norland High School, who subsequently 

matriculated to Florida A & M University where he earned 

a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice with a minor 

in psychology. After graduating in 2023, Patrick returned to 

South Florida, applied for and was accepted as a candidate 

to become a member of the law enforcement community with 

the Plantation Police Department. Executing that plan with 

perfection, he is presently employed with the organization that 

oversaw his academy experience. Though he is still in serious 

training, he is a full time officer with the requisite authority 

assigned and given those who choose to serve. 

Patrick, a Miami native, credits much of his educational and 

professional success to his parents, particularly his mother Ms. 

Roshawna Bowe whom he says is the most influential person in 

his life: " she was always there for me, never left my side and 

always made sure I had everything I needed. I never saw her 

complain or falter when times were hard." 

*According to Patrick, he enjoys traveling, watching sports 

and binge watching tv shows and working out. 

As he traversed the challenging, arduous travails associated 

with the police academy training, he reflected on one of the most 

difficult questions he was confronted with during oral boards: 

“What would I do in a situation where I had to make a decision 

to save one person’s life by getting them to safety or going to 

rescue someone else?” That question required introspection, 

made me think real hard because how do you choose between 

two people who desperately need your help in life threatening 

situations. Choosing one over caused me great consternation. 

*My first instinct would be to talk to them and see what’s 

wrong and If i can help, especially if this was uncharacteristic 

of them. 


Shannon Sharpe doesn’t want HBCUs to 

‘take less than $1 million’ to play FBS schools 

By Jarrett Hoffman 

(Source: HBCU) 

Photo: Nightcap/YouTube 

Pro Football Hall of Fame 

tight end Shannon Sharpe 

had a message for HBCUs on 

the latest edition of Nightcap 

with FAMU Ambassador and 

All-Pro wide receiver Chad 

“Ochocinco” Johnson. 

While recapping Florida 

A&M’s 59-6 loss to Miami, 

Sharpe spoke about how 

HBCUs should not take less 

than $1 million to play Power 

Five teams. 

“HBCUs, when these 

Power Five schools ask you 

to come, don’t y’all take less 

than a million dollars, and 

y’all make them pay for your 

travel,” he said. 

Sharpe further suggested 

that a charter flight with the 

full team could cost $200,000, 

and a hotel for a night could 

cost $50,000, which would eat 

the athletic budget. 

He also referenced Northern 

Illinois, who is set to receive 

$1.4 million following their 

upset win over Notre Dame. 

Florida A&M received 

$700,000 to play Miami, 

which tied for the secondhighest 

payout for an FCS 

school against a Power Four 

program (North Dakota State 

and Weber State also received 

$700,000 to play Colorado and 

Washington, respectively). 

Elsewhere, Alabama A&M 



Photo: Nightcap/YouTube 

BCAA Varisty 

Football Schedule 

Week 4 

Thurs. 9/12 - Miami Edison at 

Chaminade 

Thurs. 9/12 - Mater Academy 

at Miramar 

Thurs. 9/12 - South Plantation 

at Nova 

Thurs. 9/12 - Pines Charter at 

North Miami 

Thurs. 9/12 - Miami Central at 

Pompano 

Fri 9/13 - Delray Atlantic at 

Blanche Ely 

Fri. 9/13 - Cardinal Gibbons 

at West Broward (Cypress 

Bay) 

Fri. 9/13 - Coconut Creek at 

Deerfield 

Fri. 9/13 - Cooper City at Hollywood 

Hills (4pm) 

Fri. 9/13 -Stranahan at Coral 

Glades 

Fri. 9/13 -Piper at Coral 

Springs 

Fri. 9/13 - McArthur at Cypress 

Bay 

Fri. 9/13 - Taravella at Everglades 

Fri. 9/13- Flanagan at Fort 

Lauderdale (InterMiami) 

Fri. 9/13 - Hallandale at 

Northeast 

Fri. 9/13 - Monarch at Sanford 

Seminoles 

Fri. 9/13 - St Thomas at Western 

Fri. 9/13 - South Broward at 

Florida High 

Sat. 9/14 -Boyd Anderson at 

Dillard


Deeply Rooted 


Vice President Harris Charts New Way Forward for 

Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs To Innovate 

and Grow in an Opportunity Economy 

Plan would set goal of 25 

million new small business 

applications; Plan would call 

for expanding the startup 

expense deduction from 

$5,000 to $50,000; Plan would 

cut red tape, including by 

making it easier for small 

businesses to file taxes and 

removing unnecessary or 

excessive occupational 

licensing requirements. 

Vice President Harris and 

Governor Walz are fighting for 

an Opportunity Economy that 

unlocks Americans’ talents and 

ambitions, where everyone can 

compete and have a real chance 

to succeed. They know that small 

businesses and entrepreneurs— 

neighborhood shops, high-tech 

startups, small manufacturers, 

and more—are the engines of 

our economy. Small businesses 

employ half of all privatesector 

workers in America— 

creating 70 percent of net new 

jobs since 2019—and do trillions 

of dollars of business every year. 

Supporting small businesses will 

be one of Vice President Harris 

and Governor Walz’s highest 

priorities. 

Today, Vice President Harris 

is announcing proposals to 

lift up our small businesses 

and entrepreneurs, promote 

innovation, boost growth, and 

build wealth for the middle class. 

She will launch an ambitious plan 

to allow 25 million Americans 

to take the first step toward 

starting a new business during 

the next four years, take on the 

everyday obstacles and red tape 

that can make it harder to grow 

a business, and drive economic 

growth all across America. 

Setting a Goal To Launch 

a Record 25 Million 

Applications To Launch New 

Businesses in the Next Four 

Years 

• Starting a business is an act of optimism in America’s 

economic future. Vice President Harris knows that with the 

right policies, we can give millions more people the confidence 

to take part in our long history as a nation of entrepreneurs. 

As Vice President, Kamala Harris led the Administration’s 

effort to help small businesses access billions of dollars in 

capital, driving growth in underserved communities across 

the country. She and Governor Walz will build on that 

success, setting a goal of 25 million new business applications 

by America’s entrepreneurs in their first term—exceeding 

the record 19 million new business applications already 

seen under the Biden-Harris Administration. Reaching Vice 

President Harris’ goal would mean 10 million more business 

applications than Trump saw during his term. And, it would 

importantly continue the needed progress to reverse the 

pre-pandemic trend of declining business dynamism that 

had reduced productivity growth and kickstart a further 

revival in more young, small, and innovative firms. 

Helping More Entrepreneurs, Founders, and 

Innovators Start Up Their Businesses 

• Helping Entrepreneurs Get Their Ideas Off 

the Ground With a $50,000 Deduction for Startup 

Expenses—a Ten-Fold Increase. Entrepreneurs need 

to have access to capital to launch their ideas. New small 

businesses spend an average of $40,000 to get set up during 

their first year of operations. To help give small businesses, 

entrepreneurs, and founders the confidence they’ll have the 

capital and security they need to get off the ground, a Harris- 

Walz Administration will call for expanding the startup 

expense deduction from $5,000 to $50,000—and allow new 

businesses to use the deduction immediately or in a future 

year to help reduce their taxes when they start to make a 

profit. For example, a small business who takes a loss in its 

first year can wait until future years to claim this deduction. 

• Supporting New Businesses and Entrepreneurs 

in Manufacturing and Advanced Industry. The historic 

manufacturing and innovation renaissance spurred by the 

Biden-Harris Administration must continue to drive growth 

for small U.S. manufacturers, suppliers, and other businesses. To build out this work, Vice 

President Harris and Governor Walz are proposing to fund a network of new and existing 

federal, state, local, and private incubators and small business innovation hubs. This will be 

designed to ensure that small businesses and local suppliers are reaping the broader benefits 

of investments in semiconductor factories, Tech Hubs, and more—everywhere from Ohio 

to New Hampshire to Arizona. Incubators will help small businesses and local suppliers access 

technical assistance, capital, and customers to start or expand their business. Hubs will help 

advanced manufacturers commercialize by connecting them to contracts and clients, national 

laboratories and federally funded research facilities, technical assistance, and funding. This 

network will draw from both existing and new federal, state, and local programs and be designed 

to work with the private sector to strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing. 

These targeted proposals to encourage new business growth are closely aligned with Vice 

President Harris and Governor Walz’s plans to remove other barriers that commonly prevent 

hardworking Americans from taking a risk and starting a new business. They will tackle 

health care costs that can keep Americans—especially those with pre-existing conditions— 

from launching a new business venture, by protecting the Affordable Care Act and its critical 

support for individuals and small businesses. They will make permanent the $800-a-year 

premium tax credits for the millions of small business owners who get insurance from the ACA 

marketplace, and by working with states to forgive medical debt. They also have a plan—the 

boldest in a generation—to lower housing costs and support aspiring homeowners, helping give 

potential entrepreneurs the financial stability they need to start a business and hire workers. 


Freshman classes provide glimpse of affirmative 

action ruling’s impact on colleges 

Graduates of the University of North Carolina take pictures at 

the Old Well on campus in Chapel Hill, N.C., June 30, 2020. 

(AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) 

By Annie Ma and Makiya Seminera 

(Source: AP News) 

Some selective colleges are reporting drops in 

the number of Black students in their incoming 

classes, the first admitted since a Supreme Court 

ruling struck down affirmative action in higher 

education. At other colleges, including Princeton 

University and Yale University, the share of Black 

students changed little. 

Several schools also have seen swings in their 

numbers of Asian, Hispanic and Native American 

students, but trends are still murky. Experts 

and colleges say it will take years to measure 

the full impact of last year’s ruling that barred 

consideration of race in admissions. 

The end of affirmative action isn’t the only 

factor affecting the 

makeup of freshman 

classes. Some colleges 

are changing standardized test 

requirements, heightening their 

importance. And the federal government’s 

botched rollout of a new financial aid 

form complicated decisions of students 

nationwide on where and whether to 

attend college. 

“It’s really hard to pull out what one 

policy shift is affecting all of these 

enrollment shifts,” said Katharine Meyer, 

a fellow at the Brookings Institution 

think tank. “The unsatisfying answer is 

that it’s hard to know which one is having 

the bigger impact.” 

On Thursday, the University of North 

Carolina at Chapel Hill reported drops in 

enrollment among Black, Hispanic and 

Native American students in its incoming 

class. Its approach to admissions has 

been closely watched because it was 

one of two colleges, along with Harvard 

University, that were at the center of the 

Supreme Court case. 

The population of Black students 

dropped nearly 3 percentage points, to 

7.8%, compared with the UNC class 

before it. Hispanic student enrollment fell 

from 10.8% to 10.1%, while the incoming 

Native American population slid half a 



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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