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The Westside Gazette proudly and 

emphatically endorses Kamala Harris for 

President and Tim Walz for Vice President 

As one of the oldest 

Black-owned newspapers 

in South Florida, the 

Westside Gazette 

has long championed 

candidates who openly 

support and understand 

the unique struggles 

and aspirations of our 

community. It is in this 

spirit of freedom that we 

proudly endorse Kamala 

Harris for President 

and Tim Walz for Vice 

President of the United 

States. At this critical 

juncture in American history, we believe they possess the 

leadership, experience, and vision to move our country 

forward, especially for those who have been marginalized 

and overlooked. 

Kamala Harris represents a new era of political 

possibility for Black America. As the first Black and 

South Asian American woman to serve as Vice President, 

her candidacy represents more than just a step toward 

breaking the highest glass ceiling; it is a direct challenge 

Trump, the Republican nominee, took the 

stage at Madison Square Garden, delivering 

a closing pitch that unleashed xenophobic, 

racially charged rhetoric, painting an 

America under siege and promising a wave 

of mass deportations starting on Day 1. 

By Stacy M. Brown 

NNPA Newswire Senior 

National Correspondent 

@StacyBrownMedia 

As Election Day draws closer, 

the divide between Kamala Harris 

Spady House Still Stands: 

Spady Museum Kicks Off 100th 

Anniversary Celebration of its 

Historical House 

DELRAY BEACH, FL – Family members of the late 

Solomon D. Spady joined the audience at the Spady 

Cultural Heritage Museum on Oct. 5, as the museum 

kicked off its 2024-2025 Season with a preview of the 

100th anniversary celebration of The Spady House. 

Built in 1926, the historical home of Spady, a 

local educator and civil rights leader, now houses 

the museum’s exhibits, archives and administrative 

offices. To raise funds for another 100 years of 

programs, museum leadership invited supporters to 

help it raise $100,000 or more during 2025 and 2026. 

On Oct. 5, the museum welcomed Spady family 

members, special guests and participants of the 

Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce’s “Do Good 

Delray” initiative to an unveiling of a portrait of 

Spady, which will be 

added to the galleries. 

Portrait artist Serge 

Strosberg gave the 

Harris/Walz 2024 

Closing Arguments: 

Harris Seeks a Unified America 

While Trump’s Final Rally 

Descends into Bigotry and Chaos 

and Donald Trump has become a 

chasm. With the help of well-known 

supporters like Beyoncé, Usher, and 

Bruce Springsteen who gathered in 

cities across the country to support 

her inclusive platform, Harris, the 

Democratic presidential nominee, has 

spent the final days of her campaign 

calling for unity among Americans. 

Meanwhile, Trump, the Republican 

nominee, took the stage at Madison 

Square Garden, delivering a closing 

pitch that unleashed xenophobic, 

racially charged rhetoric, painting an 

to a system that has for too 

long suppressed the voices 

of women of color. Her 

career as a U.S. Senator 

and former California 

Attorney General adds 

to the understanding 

of the issues that 

disproportionately affect 

our communities— 

whether it’s combating 

mass incarceration, 

advancing criminal justice 

reform, or protecting 

the right to vote. Her 

presidency would mark a 

historic shift in representation and signal to young Black 

girls everywhere that no dream is too big. 

Tim Walz, her running mate, complements this vision 

with his own commitment to justice and equity. As governor 

of Minnesota, Walz demonstrated the kind of leadership 

that prioritizes healing and systemic change in the face 

of racial injustice. He listened to Black communities 

during times of civil unrest, and while no response to such 

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America under siege and promising 

a wave of mass deportations starting 

on Day 1. 

Beyoncé joined Harris onstage in 

Houston, stating, “I’m not here as 

a celebrity. I’m here as a mother.” 

Springsteen spoke to Harris’s core 

values, noting, “She believes in the 

rule of law and the peaceful transfer of 

power.” The entertainers championed 

a vision that they argue will protect 

democracy, safeguard freedoms, 

and promote unity—a vision starkly 


Jessica Ross Cash; Brent Cash, Jr.; Patti Spady Ross; Serge Strosberg; 

Michelle Morgan Spady; Amanda MV Ross, Ed.D. (Photo credit: 

MasterWing Creative Agency, 2024) 

audience a peek behind the scenes of creating the portrait, 

which was originally commissioned as part of an exhibition at 

the Cornell Museum at Old School Square. 

Spady family member Patti Spady Ross presented the 

museum with an award given to Solomon D. Spady by FAMU 

in 1951. 


values. Many are contemplating 

significant changes in response 

to political tensions—41% 

have considered moving to a 

different country, while 39% are 

considering relocating to another 

state. 

Despite the overwhelming 

anxiety, some respondents feel 

hope. Sixty-one percent feel 

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Ms. Helene Fairer 

(pronounced Farrow) of Pompano 

Beach, FL; affectionately known as 

Ms. Helen, of Pompano Beach, Florida 

celebrated her 100th birthday - which 

was highlighted by casting her 2024 

ballot on Saturday, October 26, 2024 

Study: Stress Levels Soar as Americans 

Fear Election Violence and Threat to 

Democracy 

Conducted by The Harris Poll, the 

survey highlights the pervasive 

anxiety triggered by political and 

societal concerns. 





A new Stress in America poll by the American Psychological 

Association (APA) reveals that Americans are under immense stress 

as the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, with over 70% 

fearing that the election results could lead to violence. Conducted by 

The Harris Poll, the survey highlights the pervasive anxiety triggered 

by political and societal concerns. 

The poll shows that 77% of adults cite concerns about the nation’s 

future as their top stressor, followed closely by economic worries 

(73%), and the upcoming election itself (69%). Stress-related to 

the election had risen slightly compared to 2020, when 68% of 

respondents expressed concern, and significantly from 2016, when 

only 52% reported similar stress levels. 

Worry about the potential fallout from the election is widespread, 

with 72% of adults fearing that the results could lead to violence and 

56% concerned that the 2024 election could mark the end of democracy 

in the U.S. “What sets the 2024 poll apart from previous APA election 

surveys is the collective stress about the potential fallout from the 

election results,” said APA CEO Arthur C. Evans. 

The survey also identified additional stressors affecting 

Americans, with 62% citing U.S. politics as a significant source of 

stress, 55% pointing to healthcare, and 54% to crime. Concerns about 

the environment (51%) and global tensions (51%) are also significant. 

Issues like housing costs (65%), mass shootings (63%), and the spread 

of false information (62%) continue to add to the nation’s anxiety. 

Political divisions impact personal relationships, with 32% of 

adults reporting that the political climate has strained family ties 

and 30% limiting their time with family members due to differing 

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — A social and emotional learning 

initiative called Big Heart World is a good resource. 

It includes the podcast Little Kids, Big Hearts, which 

can help parents and educators introduce big topics in 

social and emotional learning to their children. 

By Julia Levy, 

Executive Director, Sparkler Learning 

There are many ways parents can support their 

children’s social and emotional learning and wellness. 

Recent studies have highlighted that social and 

emotional skills — such as sustaining effort, getting 

along with others, maintaining composure, keeping 

an open mind, and social connection — were shown 

to have a consistent and positive association with 

students’ academic and career success. 

Know your child’s social and emotional needs. 

As a parent, you know your child better than 

anybody else on the planet. This knowledge of your 

child gives you a unique power to inspire and support 

them. Ask yourself a few questions: “How have recent 

events, including the pandemic, affected my child and 

family?” “What are some positive effects?” “What are 

some negative effects?” If your children are old enough, 

ask them these questions and really listen to what you 

Bethune-Cookman University 

celebrated a significant day of unity 

and service on Thursday, Jan. 18, 

at the Michael and Libby Johnson 

Center for Civic Engagement 

(CCE). This momentous occasion 

brought together students, faculty, 

staff, alumni, and friends to 

commemorate the University’s 

recent accomplishment – securing 

the fourth position in Home 

Depot’s prestigious “Retool Your 

School” competition and receiving a 

substantial $60,000 grant dedicated 

to campus enhancement. 

Despite cooler temperatures and 

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overcast skies, the collective spirit 

prevailed as almost manage 135 participants, 

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led by Home Depot Daytona Beach 

Store Manager Therese differences?) Watson- 

Murray, joined forces in yesterday’s 

successful effort. Their mission 

was ambitious, involving projects 

ranging from assembling bookcases 

and indoor-outdoor dining sets to 

constructing arcade games, foosball 

tables, basketball hoops, hockey 

sets, and table tennis tables. Even 

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adverse weather conditions 

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Five Ways Parents Can Support Children’s 

Social and Emotional Development 

have earned forgiveness after 

a decade of dedicated service. 

Additionally, close to 30,000 

individuals who have been 

in repayment for at least 

20 years without receiving 

relief through income-driven 

repayment plans will now see 

their debts forgiven. 

A social and emotional learning initiative called Big 

Heart World is a good resource. It includes the podcast 

Little Kids, Big Hearts, which can help parents and 

educators introduce big topics in social and emotional 

learning to their children. The podcast, which is 

hosted by Todd Loyd, an early childhood educator, and 

social-emotional learning coordinator, explores what it 

means to have a big heart and how to grow one with 

episodes focused on identity, friendship, and standing 

In the newest episode, “Imagination Time,” three 

kids, Shaelan, Sameia, and Hunter, join Todd to 

help the Mayor of the Qook-a-lackas to design a new 

playground for the Qook-a-leekies. 

Once you know, you can grow! 

Once you’ve thought through your children’s social 

strengths and needs, it’s time to get on their level, 

figuratively and literally! Through Big Heart World, 

we worked with the Housman Institute to develop a 

10-question quiz that identifies children’s social and 

emotional learning needs and then creates a custom 

digital packet of playful activities you can do together 

to address those needs. 

In my family, we are big fans of the “friendship 

cookie”— making a giant cookie to share with friends. 

This helps us to practice social skills and math while 

sneaking chocolate chips! We love it because it works 

for us. What works for you? Use the quiz to get your 

personalized activity suggestions. 

Parents can remember the basics. 

Today, I often wonder if the disruptions of recent 

years will interfere with children’s long-term ability 

to practice preschool 

basics. I think a lot 

about the key skills 

that are enforced and 

reinforced during the 

preschool years: 

Identity (Who am I? 

How do I fit into my 

family, community, and world?) 

Feelings(What am I feeling? Is that 

Self-regulation(How do I pause and 

Problem-solving(How do I work 

with others to share or work out 

Kids don’t necessarily pick up basic 

social and emotional skills on their own. 

They learn them over time, through 

practice, and through interactions 

with others. Take time to get back to 

basics. Practice breathing and calmdown 

exercises. Work on sharing. 

Talk about identity and belonging. If 

you’re looking for beautiful, culturally 

diverse picture books to help reinforce 

basic social and emotional skills, 

explore First Book and School Library 

A lot of families had A LOT of extra 

“screen time” in the last couple of years. 

Don’t feel bad about this—you’re doing 

great! If you want to think of ways to 



concession being the postponement of painting and 

stripping the basketball court – a minor hiccup until 

more favorable weather prevails. 

Dr. William Berry, Provost and Acting President, 

expressed excitement and gratitude, stating, “We are 

excited about this project and grateful to all those who 

Biden credited the success 

of these relief efforts to the 

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. 

diversify your children’s media diet, 

now is a great time to remember that 

using our ears is a great way to learn. 

As part of Big Heart World, we’ve 

produced an album of songs called the 

Big Heart Beats album. Have a listen. 

(And don’t be surprised if the songs 

get stuck in your head or cause an 

impromptu kitchen dance party.) Our 

Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast also 

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grants to Tuesday, Historically October 28, Black through Colleges Thursday, October and 31. Universities 

This year’s theme, “Grads Are Back 2024: Unified 

(HBCUs). Voices Beyond of Truth, the Integrity competition, and Impact,” the reflects Office the of Alumni 

school’s enduring commitment to accurate, fact- 

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based storytelling. 

Starting as a department in 1974, SJGC is 

proud to hold the distinction as the first accredited 

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The president outlined the 

broader achievements of his 

administration in supporting 

students and borrowers, 

including achieving the most 

significant increases in Pell 

Grants in over a decade, aimed 



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FAMU’s School of Journalism and 

Graphic Communication Marks 50 Years 

of Excellence During Homecoming 

journalism program at an Historically Black 

College and University (HBCU). As we reflect on 

this momentous occasion, SJGC will celebrate 

five decades of groundbreaking achievements of 

our alumni who maintain a focused dedication to 

accurate, fact-based storytelling during our annual 

Kimberly Godwin Manning 

“Grads Are Back” event. 

The “Grads Are Back” program includes intimate conversations, panel discussions, a 

colloquium, a career fair and more. These activities offer students the opportunity to learn 

from and interact with alumni who have excelled in industries such as television, radio, news, 

sports, public relations, entertainment, and design. The program is curated by SJGC’s faculty, 

staff, and Board of Visitors (BOV). The BOV is chaired by Kimberly Godwin Manning, ‘84, an 

award-winning journalist and president of the Winning Foundation. Godwin Manning is also 

the first Black woman to have led a major 

American broadcast news network. 

“This program serves as an invaluable 

opportunity for our students to connect with 

alumni who are not only shaping today’s 

media landscape but also carrying forward 

the tradition of truth and integrity that 

defines the SJGC,” said Mira Lowe, SJGC 

dean. 

One of the highlights of the week will 

be a fireside chat with Laura Downey, 

executive editor of WebMD Magazine and 

former student Editor-In-Chief of Journey 

Magazine. The week will also include the 

40th Anniversary Reception for Journey 

Magazine, FAMU’s student-run publication. 

Journey Magazine has empowered future 

reporters and editors by offering handson 

journalism experience since its first 

publication in 1984. 



Spady Museum from FP 

Also in attendance were Elizabeth Burrows, 

Spady Museum Board Chair; Debby Coles- 

Dobay of Art Moves You; Marusca Gatto of 

the Delray Beach Downtown Development 

Authority; Dave Lawrence; president/CEO 

of the Palm Beach County Cultural Council; 

Stephanie Immelman of the Delray Beach 

Chamber of Commerce; and Carolyn Patton 

and Price Patton of the Delray Beach 

Preservation Trust. 

Founding supporters of the museum’s 

100th anniversary celebration have 

committed to hosting House Parties to bring 

more supporters and friends to planned 

fundraising efforts. Called Society 1926, the 

founding supporters include Immelman, 

Larry Rosensweig, Nora Rosensweig, Bob 

Hayes, Susan Hayes, Steve Martel and Lori 

Martel. 

Currently on display is Inside Outside, 

a solo, abstract, multi-media exhibition by 

conceptual artist Yves Gabriel that explores 

how our society interacts with racism, 

colonialism, and other forms of suppression; 

” Inside Outside will be on display through 

January 6, 2025. 

“The Spady Museum welcomes 

businesses and patrons who are interested 

in its mission to learn more about new 

sponsorship opportunities for the 100th 

anniversary,” said Museum Executive 

Director Charlene Farrington. Learn how 

to become a part of the celebration at www. 

spadymuseum.com.


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Biden-Harris Administration Advances Public Trust with New Findings on 

Federal Police Misconduct Database 

The latest analysis reveals that all 90 federal agencies with law enforcement 

officers are now participating in NLEAD, contributing to a database that 

covers over 4,300 officers involved in more than 5,300 incidents of misconduct 

reported over the last seven years. 





The 

Biden-Harris 

administration has released a 

new analysis showcasing the 

effectiveness and scope of the 

National Law Enforcement 

Accountability Database 

(NLEAD), a key tool established 

to enhance public trust by 

documenting federal police 

misconduct. Created under 

President Biden’s Executive 

Order 14074, Advancing 

Effective, Accountable Policing 

and Criminal Justice Practices 

to Enhance Public Trust and 

Public Safety, NLEAD allows 

federal agencies to access records 

of documented misconduct, 

enabling them to make 

informed decisions about hiring, 

promotions, and assignments. 

The latest analysis reveals 

that all 90 federal agencies with 

law enforcement officers are 

now participating in NLEAD, 

contributing to a database 

that covers over 4,300 officers 

involved in more than 5,300 

incidents of misconduct reported 

over the last seven years. With 

over 150,000 federal officers in 

service, administration officials 

said the database has already 

proved vital this year, allowing 

agencies to conduct thousands 

of checks that inform critical 

employment decisions. NLEAD’s 

Broward County-Wide Class of 1974 

50 th Anniversary Class Reunion: 

A Successful and Mission Driven Event 

use has led to numerous adverse 

employment outcomes, ensuring 

officers with misconduct histories 

are not placed in positions of 

authority that could compromise 

public trust. 

At the same time, the 

administration said it has focused 

on extending transparency and 

accountability efforts to state 

and local law enforcement, 

recognizing that most policing 

occurs at the community level. 

President Biden and Vice 

President Harris also have 

continued to urge Congress to 

pass the George Floyd Justice 

in Policing Act to ensure 

comprehensive reform across 

the country. In the interim, the 

administration noted on a call 

with reporters that it has been actively 

promoting the National De-Certification 

Index (NDI), a registry for state and local 

police misconduct records currently in 

place in all 50 states and the District of 

Columbia. 

To support the adoption of the NDI, 

the Department of Justice (DOJ) has 

structured $471 million in discretionary 

grants that prioritize agencies actively 

utilizing the NDI. In addition, the DOJ 

has made accreditation funding available 

for agencies meeting federal standards, 

including mandatory NDI checks in 



Reflections of Esther 

By Johnny L. McCray, Jr., Esq. 

The week of October 11-13 th , an 

alumni coalition of 1974 Black high 

school graduates from all of Broward 

County gathered for a 50th-anniversary 

Class reunion. 

First organized in 1994, the Broward 

County-Wide Class Reunion Class 

of ‘74 was created as ad hoc group to 

reunite the Broward County graduates 

who were impacted by school closings, 

and in the ideological name and wake 

of “desegregation”. 

Although many participating ‘74ers 

were opponents on the sports field, they 

are nevertheless united by a common 

bond: co-beneficiaries of the sign of the 

times in the ‘70s, a pivotal time for race 

relations in our public schools. 

Despite the 1954 U.S. Supreme 

Court ruling that racial segregation in 

public education was unconstitutional, 

unofficial segregation lingered for 

nearly two decades among Florida 

schools, which allowed students 

to attend wherever they felt most 

comfortable. 

However, under increasing pressure 

from the Supreme Court, Florida school 

boards shut down traditionally Black 

schools and assigned their students to 

other schools. It was also believed that 

the School Board employed a practice 

of “star bursting,” i.e. bussing children 

from their neighborhood schools to 

several different schools to integrate 

those schools, and that this practice 

was applied only to Black children and 

therefore violated their constitutional 

right to equal protection under the law. 

To remedy the effects of this social 

and educational malady, our tenperson 

steering committee recognized 

that class reunions hold a special place 

in the hearts of alumni. They provide 

an opportunity to reconnect, reminisce, 

and strengthen the bonds formed during 

those memorable school years or repair 

the bonds that were not augmented due 

to sanctioned student scattering. 

As a member of the steering 

committee, I am intimately aware of 

our hard work and diligence overtime 

to provide the kind of leadership that 

was necessary to make this epic event 

happen. It helps that many are retired, 

although our retirees are some of the 

busiest retired people I know. 

Reunion activities began on Friday 

evening with a “Meet and Greet Fish 

Fry” at the lovely home of Ronnie and 

Janice Hayes in Oakland Park. On 

Saturday evening, over 200 classmates 

and their guests were present, elegantly 

dressed in black and gold, at the ’74 

Golden Celebration Gala, held at the 



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opposed to Trump’s divisive tirade at the World’s 

Most Famous Arena, where just blocks away, 

Trump was found guilty of 34 felony charges this 

year and only a few miles from the court that held 

him responsible for sexual assault. 

His civil conviction on massive business fraud 

also occurred across town from The Garden. 

Trump’s rally, marketed as a historic comeback, 

was instead a showcase of his campaign’s 

unrestrained hostility. He anchored his speech on his 

promise of a massive deportation program, calling 

the country “occupied” by immigrants—a message 

reminiscent of historical demagogues. Outside, the 

Democrats made their own statements, projecting 

the messages “Trump is Unhinged” and “Trump 

Praised Hitler” across the storied arena’s exterior. 

Before Trump even reached the podium, his 

supporters stoked racial hatred and fear. Former 

congressional candidate David Rem attacked Harris, 

calling her “the antichrist” and “the devil” while 

waving a cross. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe plunged 

into outright racism, referring to Puerto Rico as “a 

floating island of garbage” and demeaning Latinos 

with, “These Latinos, they love making babies, too.” 

Radio host Sid Rosenberg went further, railing 

against migrants living in New York and declaring, 

“You got homeless and veterans—Americans— 

sleeping on their own feces on a bench in Central 

Park. But the f**king illegals, they get whatever 

they want, don’t they?” 



New Exhibition 

Celebrating 

Pompano Beach 

Trailblazer 

Esther Rolle 

Pompano Beach Arts and the 

Rock Road Restoration Historical 

Group, Inc. proudly present a 

new annual exhibition honoring 

the life and legacy of Esther 

Rolle, a groundbreaking actress 

and activist. Born and raised in 

Pompano Beach, Esther Rolle’s 

journey from a farmer’s daughter 

to an Emmy-winning actress is a 

testament to her talent, resilience, 

and unwavering dedication to 

authentic Black representation. 

This exhibition, opening on her 

birthday, November 8th, 2024, 

at the Ali Cultural Arts Center, 

features artists from across 

the United States who have 

created artwork inspired by her 

remarkable life. The opening 

reception is free and open to the 

public, and the exhibition will be 

on view through January 4, 2025. 

For more information, visit www. 

pompanobeacharts.org. 

“Each year, we honor this 

outstanding daughter of Pompano 

Beach with an inspiring new 

exhibition that celebrates 

her remarkable life,” said Ty 

Tabing, Director of The City 

of Pompano Beach Cultural 

Affairs Department, operating 

as Pompano Beach Arts. “This 

event not only showcases her 

contributions to American culture, 

but also encourages dialogue about 

representation and social justice. 

Join us in celebrating her birthday 

as we spotlight the powerful 

artistry inspired by her life.” 

Rolle was born in 1920 to 

Bahamian immigrant parents 

in Pompano Beach, Florida, the 

tenth of 18 siblings. She was an 

actor primarily recognized for 

her role as principled, spirited 

Florida Evans, who was first 

the maid on the Norman Lear 

sitcom Maude. That character 

was spun off into the starring 

role as the mother in the Lear 

sitcom Good Times (1974-1979). 

After Good Times, Rolle played 

Lena onstage and on television 

(1989) in A Raisin in the Sun, and 

Bernice in Member of the 

Wedding (1989). In television, she 

won an Emmy Award for Summer 

of My German Soldier in 1979. 

She won numerous NAACP 

Image Awards. She had a key role 

in Maya Angelou’s 1979 memoir I 


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Michelle Obama says abortion rights aren’t just a women’s 

issue at Kamala Harris rally 

By Gabrielle Russon 

(Source: Florida Politics) 

‘So, fellas, before you cast 

your votes, ask yourselves, 

what side of history do you 

want to be on?’ 

Former First Lady 

Michelle Obama urged men 

to stand up for abortion rights 

and protect women in their 

lives as she rallied for Kamala 

Harris in Michigan. 

Harris has also made 

reproductive freedom one 

of the defining issues in her 

presidential bid. On the ballot 

on Nov. 5 in Florida is also 

a proposed constitutional 

amendment to protect 

abortion rights. 

“Let me take a minute to 

help folks, especially the men 

in our lives, to get a better 

Infants died at higher rates after 

abortion bans in the US, research shows 

Black infants born after fertility treatments are at significantly 

higher risk of death than White infants, a study suggests. 

By Deidre McPhillips 

(Source: Philadelphia Tribune) 

In the year and a half 

following the Supreme 

Court Dobbs decision that 

revoked the federal right to 

an abortion, hundreds more 

infants died than expected 

in the United States, new 

research shows. The vast 

majority of those infants had 

congenital anomalies, or birth 

defects. 

Earlier research – spurred 

by a CNN investigative report 

- found that infant mortality 

spiked in Texas after a 

6-week abortion ban took 

effect in 2021, and experts say 

the new data suggests that 

the impacts of the bans and 

restrictions enacted by some 

states post-Dobbs have been 

large enough to affect broader 

trends. 

“This is evidence of 

a national ripple effect, 

regardless of state-level 

status,” said Dr. Parvati 

Singh, an assistant professor 

of epidemiology with The 

Ohio State University College 

of Public Health and lead 

author of the new study. 

In the new paper, published 

Monday in JAMA Pediatrics, 

Singh and co-author Dr. 

Maria Gallo, a professor of 

epidemiology and associate 

dean of research with the 

Ohio State University College 

of Public Health, compared 

infant mortality rates for 

the 18 months following 



sense of what could happen if 

we keep dismantling parts of 

our reproductive care system 

piece by piece, as (Donald) 

Trump intends to do … 

and how it will affect every 

single woman in your life,” 

Obama said. “And this will 

not just affect women, it will 

affect you and your sons. The 

devastating consequences of 

teen pregnancy won’t just be 

borne by young girls, but also 

by the young men who are the 

father.” 

“Please do not put our lives 

in the hands of politicians 

— mostly men — who have 

no clue or do not care about 

what we as women are going 

through,” she added. 

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As more states push 

strict abortion laws, Obama 

said women are being forced 

to carry fetuses that won’t 

survive to term and are 

miscarrying alone because 

doctors are refusing to treat 

them. 

“Doctors (are) being told 

they can’t treat a woman until 

she becomes so close to death 

that only a life of the mother’s 

exception will allow them 

to act,” Obama said at the 

Kalamazoo, Michigan, rally. 

Obama warned men 

to think of their wives, 

girlfriends, daughters and 

nieces who could be denied 

care. 

“To think that the men that 

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we love to be either unaware 

or indifferent to our plight 

is simply heartbreaking. It 

is a sad statement about our 

value as women in this world, 

it is a setback in our quest 

for equity,” Obama said. “So, 

fellas, before you cast your 

votes, ask yourselves, what 

side of history do you want to 

be on?” 

Currently, Florida has a 

six-week abortion ban on most 

pregnancies. The state law 

that went into effect in May 

allows for exceptions for rape, 

incest and sex trafficking for 

up to 15 weeks as long as 



Meet the 3 Sisters Working at the Same Hospital, Following in Their Mom’s Footsteps 

(Source: BlackNews.com) 

NATIONWIDE -- Three 

African American sisters — 

Nicole Gibbs, 30, and her twin 

sisters Caitlin and Courtney, 

22 — all work at Anne Arundel 

Medical Center in Annapolis, 

Maryland, continuing a 

family tradition of serving in 

healthcare. The trio, who grew 

up together, have become a 

familiar sight to patients and 

staff at Luminis Health, often 

It’s hot pink and smells sweet. But the 

party drug Tusi can prove deadly. 

Tusi, also known as pink cocaine, has been seized in 

multiple drug trafficking cases in New York City. (Courtesy 

of Officer of Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York) 

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MIAMI -- It’s hot pink, like 

cotton candy. It even smells 

sweet. But there is danger 

lurking in the mind-altering 

powder known, variously, as 

pink cocaine or tusi. 

The party drug that’s 

garnering attention because 

of its alleged connection to 

music mogul Sean “Diddy” 

Combs - and the recent death 

of former One Direction 

star Liam Payne - typically 

contains no cocaine. Instead, 

market-savvy drug dealers 

concoct the brightly colored 

powders from a number 

of substances, often illicit 

ketamine mixed with ecstasy, 

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TICKETS 

causing people to do double 

and triple takes. “People 

always say, ‘I thought it was 

you—what are you doing here 

on dayshift?’ We look so much 

alike,” Nicole shared. 

Their journey to working 

together began years ago, with 

all three sisters attending the 

same schools. “We went to 

the same elementary, middle, 

high school, and even college,” 

Nicole explained during 

an interview with WLBT. 

law-enforcement officials say. 

Traffickers may seek to 

expand beyond the party 

scenes in big cities such 

as New York and Miami. 

Officials warn that users may 

not sufficiently appreciate 

The close-knit siblings have 

taken every step side by 

side. However, Caitlin and 

Courtney didn’t exactly follow 

in Nicole’s footsteps, as their 

history with the hospital 

began long before their 

careers. 

“Twenty-two years ago, 

in September, we were both 

born here,” Courtney said, 

recalling the twins’ birth at 

the same hospital where they 

now work. A heartwarming 

photo shows Nicole as a 

the risks of ingesting 

unknown substances that 

include ketamine, a potent 

anesthetic already surging as 

a prescription medication and 



child, caring for her newborn 

sisters—foreshadowing the 

future as they now navigate 

the hospital halls together as 

professionals. 

Caring for others runs 

deep in the Gibbs family. 

Their mother and aunt are 

also healthcare workers, and 

there’s potential for more 

family members to join. The 

Gibbs have another set of 

twin sisters, who are just nine 

years old. While they have 

time to decide their path, it 

wouldn’t be surprising if they, 

too, end up working at the 

hospital. 

“If we all worked here, that 

would be crazy,” Caroline, one 

of the twins, joked. Nicole 

added with a smile, “Now that 

would be a good story to tell.” 

 

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Black Voters’ Nuclear 

Ballots 

“No Country is better than its worst enemy if its 

government and core institutions grant absolute 

immunity to any mortal, especially a President! 

John Johnson II.. 10/30 

By John Johnson II 

The 2024 Presidential election demanded 

a call to arms greater than the 

Normandy invasion, which saved Democracy 

from Nazi Germany. Black voters 

numbering tens of millions will cast 

their ballots to save Democracy from 

Trump. Using Hitler’s tactics, Trump 

has destroyed America’s moral compass 

and corrupted its core institutions. Just 

as Hitler failed to recognize America’s 

strength and resolve, Trump’s racism 

has caused him to disrespect the power 

of Black voters. Black voters' nuclear ballots have always defended 

America’s Democracy. 

Deceptively, Republican pollsters are describing the election 

between VP/ Presidential candidate Harris and Trump as close. 

They’re intentionally using conspiracy theories alleging Black 

men are refusing to back Harris’ candidacy because of economic 

issues and stagnant wages. This is first-degree hogwash! 

Black men are aware of Trump’s hatred and discrimination 

towards them, dating back to his and his father's refusal to rent 

to Black tenants. Despite the Central Park Five young Black 

men were eventually exonerated, Trump expressed his disapproval 

by spending $85,000 for an ad entitled, “BRING BACK 

THE DEATH PENALTY, BRING BACK OUR POLICE!” 

Trump, being the despicable individual that he is, has refused 

to apologize for his racist actions. Typically, he’s shown 

no empathy for his treatment of women or respect for the U.S. 

Constitution/rule of law. It appears Republican white supremacist 

and MAGA followers are willing to elect a misfit for the 

Presidency if he espouses racism and bigotry. 

Regrettably, Black Republican Congresspersons and misguided 

Black voters are willing to support Trump despite his 

defamatory rhetoric and 2025 Project. What analogy would explain 

to Black supporters of Trump that a narcissist is abus- 


Male Violence-Prevention Educators 

Call on Men to Reject Trump’s Misogyny 

on November 5 

By Jackson Katz 

and Rob Okun 

Citing Donald Trump’s 

well-documented history 

of misogyny and sexual 

abuse of women—including 

being adjudicated as 

a rapist—some of the 

country’s leading male 

figures working to prevent men’s violence against women have 

signed a statement supporting Kamala Harris for president. 

Written as an open letter to men, the statement says that 

men who vote for Trump—especially this time around—are in 

effect minimizing the seriousness of his misogynous behavior, 

which should instead disqualify the former president from 

holding any public office. 

The violence-prevention educators point out that Trump has 

a long history of making demeaning comments to and about 

women. More than two dozen women have credibly alleged 

Trump sexually harassed or assaulted them. In addition, last 

year a Manhattan jury found that Trump sexually abused the 

writer E. Jean Carroll and ordered him to pay her $5 million in 

damages. All of this is in the public record. 

There is no sugarcoating the implications. Trump’s election 

would be a catastrophic setback for the decades-long struggle 

against all forms of gender-based violence. Returning him 


Republican Election Subversion 

By Susan J. Tracy 

In responding to Judge Tanya 

Chutkin’s early October unsealing of the 

January 6 court records documenting 

his attempt to overturn to 2020 election, 

Donald Trump argued that it is the 

Democrats who cheated in 2020 and are 

cheating now. This is blatantly false-- 

what most of us would call a lie. 

Worse, since 2016 Republican-led 

legislatures have gerrymandered their 

states, engaged in voter suppression, 

and have substantially changed election 

rules seeking partisan advantage. It is 

Republicans who have been cheating and 

subverting democracy, not Democrats. 

In August, Texas Attorney General Kenneth Paxton ordered 

state police to raid the homes of San Antonio Latino Democratic 

voters and activists, seizing their documents, computers, and 

voting records to prevent “voter fraud.” The League of United 

Latin American Citizens is suing them in court and has filed 

a claim with the Civil Rights Division of the Department of 

Justice. 

In Georgia, this fall the MAGA Republican takeover of 

the Georgia Election Board has set more than a dozen new 

rules for the conduct and certification of the 2024 election. 

The Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger and his staff have 

deemed their changes poorly written, unenforceable, and 

“illegal.” In mid-October, Georgia won two court cases declaring 

that state electors must certify the popular vote and that handcounted 

ballots would delay state certification and aren’t legal, 

thwarting MAGA plans to disrupt the election process. 

Now, with the election looming, Donald Trump is declaring 


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NABLEO condemns statements 

made during recent political 

campaign rally 

As a body of nearly 10,000 

men and women of color, and 

specifically those of African 

American and Latino descent, 

employed as criminal justice 

practitioners throughout the 

nation, the members and 

Board of Directors of the 

National Association of Black 

Law Enforcement Officers, 

Inc. (NABLEO) have, since 

their inception, consistently 

taken an active stance against 

discriminatory practices in 

law enforcement, and other 

instances of social injustice 

that bring both division 

and discredit to those in the 

communities we serve and 

protect. 

Thus, we find the recent 

comments made during a 

political rally held in New 

York City’s Madison Square 

Garden to be both abhorrent 

and unacceptable, giving rise 

to an outright appearance of 

the full and total acceptance of 

racially divisive attitudes and 

beliefs by the candidate and 

their allies, and a disregard 

for the humanity and worth 

of members of communities 

of color. 

To suggest that the island 

of Puerto Rico, which is home 

to more than three million 

American citizens is a “island 

of floating garbage in the 

ocean”, is offensive on its 

face, and racially insensitive 

at its core. And to suggest 

that Black people “carve 

watermelons for Halloween” 

or wear lampshades on 

their heads, is as well no 

less racially insensitive and 

The Gantt Report 

Preachers, Professor 

and Pretenders 

By Lucius Gantt 

unacceptable. 

While it is recognized that 

these statements were made 

during a highly contentious 

political event, they are, 

as one news columnist has 

suggested, “a valedictory of 

hate, racism and misogyny”, 

and have no place in public 

discourse. They, and all those 

who embrace them, should 

and must be condemned 

and held accountable for 

their actions. The greater 

communities of color are 

owed a full, immediate, 

honest and public apology. 

The National Association 

of Black Law Enforcement 

Officers, Inc, a 501.(c).(3) 

non-profit, is a premier 

national organization 

representing the interests 

and concerns of African 

American, Latino and other 

criminal justice practitioners 

of color serving in law 

enforcement, corrections, 

and investigative agencies 

throughout the United 

States, and the communities 

in which they serve. 

This may be the last Gantt Report 

column before the 2024 US elections. I 

voted early. If you have not yet voted, I 

encourage you to go to the ballot box and 

cast your ballots. 

TGR doesn’t endorse any candidate that 

does not endorse Black contributors, Black 

endorsers, or Black businesses. 

However, I will suggest that Black Americans and Latinos 

vote against nationalists, supremacists, and racially motivated 

candidates that seek to make America “white again”. 

Gantt Report readers were told months ago that the battle 

for the Presidency would be so close that on election night no 

one would be declared the winner. 

The base of the Democratic voters is comprised of Black voters 

of all ages, genders, persuasions, and political interests. 

Other voters of other ethnicities are pretty much divided, 

some whites, Latinos, and Asian Americans; are registered as 

members of a variety of political parties. 

When Blacks unite and turn out to vote in large numbers 

(over 60%), Democrats win. 

OK, so why is the 2024 presidential race so close. The race is 

close because the campaign team that Kamala assembled was 

not Kamala’s team; they were consultants that were given to 

her by President Joe Biden. 

Follow me, the highest-paid and most influential consultants 

on the Harris campaign staff have always felt that there were 

few Black political advisors or consultants in America that had 

any vote-generating value. 

In other words, the campaign has white men and women, 

Hispanics, gays (or LBGTQ), Jews, and others in prominent 

decision-making positions and purchasing positions. 

Most Blacks were relegated to voluntary jobs or positions, 

even though there were billions of Democratic and Republican 

campaign dollars spent by political candidates in America. 

What about the Blacks we see on TV and social media? 

Well, most of the Blacks you see are preachers, professors, 

or pretenders. 

One of the newspaper editors that run TGR in their Texas 

newspapers sent me an email to tell me that Roland Martin 

was their “political expert”. 

I told the editor, Roland Martin is a good journalist, and so 

am I. Roland covers political news and events. I analyze and 

opine about politics and economics. 

Black political professionals get paid to “deliver” votes and 

victories. There is a difference. 

Let me explain the above. You tell me, who is the Black 

journalist who knows political timing, political messaging, 

political targeting, political mailing, political printing, effective 

GOTV, and the journalist who knows how to generate votes in 

“enemy territories” such as in red states and GOP legislative 

and Congressional districts? 

Trust me. Black women and men who have education, 

professional training, and professional experience do exist. 

Before I close, the political talking heads who parrot, puppet 

or rubber stamp white political operatives want to tell you 

about “polls” every time they open their mouths. 

Presidential polls are different and oftentimes wrong! I’ll 


Character and 

Decency Matter 

By Bob Topper 

F o u r 

years ago, 

I wrote a 

letter to 

family and 

friends asking 

them 

to vote for 

a return to 

decency, to vote for Joe Biden. 

Our leaders should represent 

what is best in us and conduct 

themselves in a way that 

reflects the values we teach 

our children. Donald Trump, 

a dishonest narcissist and 

philanderer never met that 

standard. This disqualified 

him from leading our nation. 

My concerns were justified 

when, on January 6 th , he 

violated his solemn oath...to 

“preserve, protect and defend 

the Constitution of the United 

States.” 

I believed that Trump’s 

disgraceful performance 

marked the end of his political 

career. I was wrong. And I 

am more concerned than I 

was four years ago. Trump, 

now a convicted felon, is far 

too old. He does not have the 

physical or mental capacity 

to serve as president. But my 

greatest concern is that we 

stand to lose our democracy, 

which for 250 years, patriotic 

Americans have fought and 



A Mega 

GOTV Goal: 

100,000,000 

Votes for 

Harris 

By Michael A. Grant 

(TriceEdneyWire.com) 

- The best way to overcome 

“The Big Lie” is with a bigger 

truth! For 

this reason, 

supporters 

of Kamala 

Harris and 

Tim Walz 

should set a 

stretch goal 

of securing 

100,000,000 

votes on 

November 

5, 2024. 

This is 19,000,000 more 

votes than Joe Biden received 

in 2020. Only 66 percent of 

eligible voters turned out for 

that contested election. Even 

with overwhelming evidence 

that no fraud took place in 

the tabulation of the vote and 

after over 60 court challenges, 

Donald Trump stubbornly 

held on to the lie that the 

election was stolen from him. 

And while it is clear that he 

knew he lost, the closeness 

of the count in a number of 

battleground states allowed 

him to convince his followers 

that he had, in fact, won the 

election. 

Therefore, this time 

around, Trump should 

be defeated by such an 

overwhelming number of 

votes cast that there will be 

little room for any plausible 

dispute about who won the 

election. Governing with 

a divided and suspicious 

electorate undermines the 

legitimate authority of 

candidates who won in a free 

and fair election. So, what 

are the persuasive arguments 

in favor of a Harris / Walz 

candidacy? 

Well, to begin, let’s start 

with the economic plan being 

advanced by Harris. Even 

the business community is 

lining up behind her plans to 

strengthen the U.S. economy. 

In a recent Wall Street 


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Submitted by Anthony Brunson, P.A. 

Individuals and businesses in six counties that previously 

did not qualify for relief under either Hurricane Debby or 

Hurricane Helene will receive disaster tax relief beginning Oct. 

5, 2024, and concluding on May 1, 2025, according to an Oct 

11 statement from the IRS. They are Broward, Indian River, 

Martin, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and St. Lucie. 

In addition, individuals and businesses in 20 counties 

previously receiving relief under Debby, but not Helene will 

receive disaster tax relief under Hurricane Milton, from Aug. 

1, 2024, thru May 1, 2025. They are Baker, Brevard, Clay, 

DeSoto, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, 

Lake, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Putnam, 

Seminole, St. Johns and Volusia counties. 

As a result, according to the IRS, affected taxpayers in all 

of Florida now have until May 1, 2025, to file various federal 

individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, 

including 2024 individual and business returns normally due 

during March and April 2025 and 2023 individual and corporate 

returns with valid extensions and quarterly estimated tax 

payments. 

The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by 

the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Individuals and 

households that reside or have a business in any one of the 

localities listed above qualify for tax relief. The current list 

of eligible localities is always available on the Tax relief in 

disaster situations page on IRS.gov. 

Filing and payment relief 

Hurricane Milton-related tax relief postpones various 

tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred beginning on 

Oct. 5, 2024, and ending on May 1, 2025. As a result, affected 

individuals and businesses will have until May 1, 2025, to file 

returns and pay any taxes that were originally due during this 

period. 

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• Any individual or business that has a 2024 return normally 

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• Any individual, C corporation or tax-exempt organization 

that has a valid extension to file their calendar-year 2023 

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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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dania Beach, FL 33004 

(954) 922-2529 


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Bible Trivia 

‘Test Your Bible Knowledge' 

1. What physical affliction did Job suffer from? 

2. How did Naaman react when asked to wash seven times in the 

Jordan River? 

3. What prophet was a fish dinner? 

4. Finish this verse: ‘You will know the truth……………….? 

5. What did Jesus say are “numbered”? 

6. What is the smallest seed, yet grows to be the largest of garden 

plants? 

7. In 1st Samuel 1:11: Who gave her son back to God, to serve in 

the tabernacle? 

8. What vessel came to rest on Mount Ararat? 

9. What book in the Bible would turn to if you wanted to find 

‘The Prodigal Son? 

** Bible History** The Old Testament refers to a number of 

historic books that were never recorded or lost to us. The missing 

books include: A. The Book Of Jashar (Joshua 10:13) 

B. The Record Of Nathan the Prophet (1 Chronicles:29:29) 

C. The Book Of The Wars Of The Lord (Numbers 

21:14) 

Answers – 1) Job 2:7; 2) 2 Kings 5:11; 3) Jonah 1:17; 4) John 

8:32; 5) Luke 12:7; 6) Matthew 13:31-32; 7) Hannah; 8) Genesis 

8:4; 9) Luke 

Martin Luther King III 

Embraces Interfaith 

Effort to Rebuild Scotland 

A.M.E. Zion Church 

The panel discussed “Interfaith Collaboration, Then 

& Now.” (Left to right): Amy Spitalnick, CEO, Jewish 

Council for Public Affairs; Dr. Erika Gault, Director of 

the Center for the Study of African American Religious 

Life, National Museum of African American History 

and Culture; Rabbi David Saperstein, Ambassador, 

International Religious Freedom; Martin Luther King 

III, Chairman, Drum Major Institute; and Lesli Foster, 

Moderator, WUSA9 Anchor 

NNPA NEWSWIRE — It’s a wonder of Montgomery 

Country because they wonder how we’re still here! It’s 

an oasis where people will be able to see a symbol of 

freedom…even though water tried to wipe it away, God is 

lifting it up higher and higher.” 

By Adam Shapiro, CEO/President ASPR 

Martin Luther King III, the son of revered civil rights 

icons Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, 

directly tied his parents’ dreams for America to the multi-faith 

initiative to rescue the historic Scotland African Methodist 

Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church. King passionately spoke 

about the Potomac, Maryland church that formerly enslaved 

congregants built by hand. Yet it’s a modern challenge that 

caught his attention; flash flood waters in 2019 and additional 

weather damage, exasperated by the rerouting of a nearby 

road, threaten Scotland. 

King said, “How does it align with ‘I Have a Dream?’ Talk 

about salvaging and rebuilding…this symbol, this religious 

institution that provides 

an opportunity for spiritual 

learning, is similar to what 

my dad and mom were doing 

when they were building 

the beloved community and 

Scotland is about building 

the community.” King made 

his remarks at the National 

Museum of African American 

History and Culture 

(NMAAHC), which is only 

about a mile from the Lincoln 

Memorial where his father 

delivered his inspiring “I 

Have a Dream” speech over 

61 years ago. 

The event at the 

Smithsonian Museum 

celebrated the 100th 

anniversary of Scotland’s 

founding and its “2nd Century 

Project,” which is a rescue and 

rejuvenation initiative under 

the leadership of Reverend 

Dr. Evalina Huggins. Bishop 

Brian R. Thompson Sr. said, 

“It’s a wonder of Montgomery 

Country because they wonder 

how we’re still here! It’s an 

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oasis where people will be able to see a symbol 

of freedom…even though water tried to wipe it 

away, God is lifting it up higher and higher.” 

The plans call for rebuilding the historic 

original structure; re-grading the surrounding 

landscape to mitigate more flooding; and 

constructing a new state-of-the-art house of 

worship to meet future needs. Supporters, 

including Glenstone museum founder Mitch 

Rales, announced they’d raised nearly $9 

million toward the $11 million goal. The 

NMAAHC event, moderated by WUSA9 news 

anchor Lesli Foster, served as a powerful 

reminder of Scotland’s importance, even for 

those who don’t worship there. Longtime 

Bethesda resident Joyce Siegel was recognized 

for her work to revitalize the Scotland 

community, including the church, in the 1960s. 

Frank Islam, a philanthropist and 

Muslim, said that he and his wife Debbie 

Driesman quickly embraced the effort. “The 

2nd Century Project has brought together the 

broader community in a common cause. It’s a 

remarkable effort, especially at a time when 

we need more opportunities to work together 

as Americans.” Rabbi David Saperstein, 

U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International 

Religious Freedom, reflected that the wideranging 

support illustrated the Bible’s lesson 

to “Love your neighbor as yourself.” In fact, 

Rabbi Evan Krame and members of his nearby 

Jewish congregation made the first donation. 

Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council 

for Public Affairs, and others reflected on the 

longstanding ties between Jewish and Black 

communities to push back against antisemitic 

and anti-Black actions, from Selma, Alabama, 

in the 1960s to the more recent violent 

marches in Charlottesville, Virginia, and other 

locations. High school student Alice Carrie 

Marriott highlighted the importance of young 

people creating ties as she spoke about being 

a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of 

Latter-day Saints and her commitment to Dr. 

King’s dream in the 21st century. 

Dr. Erika Gault, Director of the Center for 

the Study of African American Religious Life 

at NMAAHC, spoke about the diversity of 

religions in Black culture, including Blacks who 

are practicing Jews and Buddhists. She also 

explained the evolving definitions of religious 

involvement in today’s culture. In addition, 

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th District) presented 

the church with a congressional proclamation 

for its efforts to preserve and build on its 

important legacy. As the church’s choir sang “I 

Want to Know What Love Is,” attendees fully 

realized they were in the presence of true love 

during the very moving evening. 

From Gifted Performer to Tragic Loss: 

Jordan Neely’s Death Brings Daniel 

Penny to Trial 

The trial began this week and is expected to last six weeks, with 

the defense and prosecution planning to rely heavily on the 

four-minute video to make their case. 

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire 

Senior National Correspondent 


A widely shared video showing a former 

Marine placing a man in a chokehold aboard 

a New York City subway train will be at the 

heart of the trial of Daniel Penny, who faces 

charges in the death of celebrated Michael 

Jackson performer Jordan Neely. The video, 

which has sparked nationwide debates on race 

and public safety, shows Penny restraining 

Neely in a chokehold until his death. 

Penny, 26, is charged with manslaughter 

and criminally negligent homicide and has 

pleaded not guilty. He faces a maximum of 15 

years in prison if convicted of the top charge. 

The trial began this week and is expected to last 

six weeks, with the defense and prosecution 

planning to rely heavily on the four-minute 

video to make their case. Penny’s attorneys 

argue that he did not apply enough force for 

the chokehold to be fatal, while prosecutors 

contend that he used excessive and unjustified 

force against Neely, a 30-year-old Black man 

who had been struggling with homelessness 

and mental health issues. 

According to the New York City chief medical 

examiner, Neely died from compression to his 

neck, and the death has been ruled a homicide. 

The incident has become another flashpoint in 

discussions about racial justice, the treatment 

of homeless individuals, and the safety of 

New York’s subway system. Following Neely’s 

death, police initially questioned Penny 

and then released him without filing any 

charges—a move that received harsh criticism 

from activists and elected officials. 

Outside the Manhattan courthouse 

this week where the trial will take place, 

supporters of Neely continue to call for justice. 

In the wake of Neely’s death, those who knew 

him personally have shared his life story with 

many people. One of those voices is Moses 

Harper, a professional dancer who wrote a 

tribute to Neely for The Marshall Project 

titled “My Friend Jordan Neely Was Homeless 

and in Mental Distress. But He Was Not 

Expendable.” 

“I first met Jordan in 2009, after Michael 

Jackson died,” Harper wrote. “He was in 

Times Square performing with a couple of 

his friends, and I was coming out of a dance 

studio where I’d been teaching the ‘Thriller’ 

dance moves. Jordan, who was 16 at the time, 

was surrounded by tourists, engaging with all 

different types of people. He picked me out of 

the crowd and said, ‘Come here, let’s do this! 

Don’t be scared.’” 

Harper recalled how Neely was always full 

of life when performing but faced immense 

personal challenges. Neely’s mother was 

murdered when he was 14, a trauma that 

Harper said deeply affected him. “That kind 

of hurt is indescribable,” Harper wrote. 

“Performing as Michael Jackson was his 

escape.” 

Despite his talent, Neely struggled with 

mental health and homelessness in the years 

leading up to his death. Harper reflected on 

how Neely often felt invisible and ashamed of 

his circumstances, even as he tried to maintain 

his dignity through his performances. “There 

is too much pressure put on Black men to hold 

a certain type of posture and profile,” Harper 

wrote. “For Jordan, I’d imagine he felt like, 

‘The last time you saw me, I was dressed up 

like the greatest entertainer in the world. Look 

at me now.’” 

Harper noted the broader systemic 

failures of individuals like Neely, who are 

often neglected by society. “The system failed 

Jordan,” he wrote. “He didn’t have a diploma, 

he was homeless, and he was dealing with 

mental health issues. On top of all of that, 

when he performed, he would get antagonized 

by people who hated Michael Jackson.” 

As the trial moves forward, the video of 

the fatal incident will serve as a key piece 

of evidence in determining whether Penny’s 

actions were justified. But for those who knew 

Neely, the trial is about more than just a legal 

verdict—it is about the value of a life lost too 

soon. 

“When I think of Jordan Neely, I think of 

a gifted, kind, young soul who was trying to 

find some joy and peace in this world,” Harper 

wrote. “He was priceless.” 

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Second Gentleman rallies Haitian Voters in Dade 

Community leaders make final plea for Harris as Election Day closes in 

State Rep. Marie Woodson, Congresswoman Sheila 

Cherfilus-McCormick and Second Gentleman Douglas 

Emhoff during an Oct. 24 visit to the Little Haiti Cultural 

Center. (Dan Kaufman/Harris-Walz campaign) 

By Amelia Orjuela Da 

Silva 

(Source: Miami Times Staff Writer) 

Though Vice President 

Kamala Harris has yet to visit 

Florida on her presidential 

campaign trail, her husband, 

Douglas Emhoff, has. The 

Second Gentleman made a 

quick stop in Miami-Dade 

to meet with voters and 

elected officials on Thursday 

at the Little Haiti Cultural 

Complex, hoping to spur civic 

engagement as the second 

week of early voting drew in. 

The day prior, he had 

participated in a rally in 

Broward County, where he 

expressed confidence that 

Democrats can win Florida 

and urged caution regarding 

former President Donald 

Trump’s rhetoric. 

“We really need to listen 

to what Donald Trump is 

saying, what’s coming out of 

his mouth. We lived through 

it when he was president. 

Somehow we got through it. 

This time around, he poses 

an even greater threat – to 

the economy, to women, and 

our very lives,” Emhoff said 

during the “Get Out The Vote” 

rally in Hallandale Beach. 

The visit to Little Haiti 

held special significance for 

a local Haitian community 

marred by GOP attacks. Last 

month, Trump made baseless 

claims about Haitians eating 

pets in Springfield, Ohio. 

Later, he threatened to revoke 

Temporary Protected Status 

(TPS) for Haitian migrants if 

re-elected. 

Emhoff’s arrival was 

welcomed by local Haitian 

leaders and activists, who 

emphasized the election’s 

importance for their 

community. Congresswoman 

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, 

Westside Gazette endorsement from Front Page 

challenges is perfect, he showed a willingness 

to confront difficult truths and work toward 

meaningful solutions. His background as a 

public-school teacher and National Guard 

veteran brings a perspective that respects 

both service and community, understanding 

the urgent need to address disparities and not 

forget about police reform. 

The Harris-Walz ticket recognizes that 

while progress has been made, the fight for 

true equality is far from over. Their policies 

aim to tackle the persistent inequities in 

wealth, education, and health that continue 

to affect Black Americans at higher rates 

than any other group. From expanding 

access to affordable healthcare to investing 

in historically Black colleges and universities 

the first Haitian from Florida 

elected to Congress, expressed 

gratitude for the second 

gentleman’s presence. 

“He’s been going 

throughout the state talking 

about the needs, especially for 

the Haitian community, and 

understanding how crucial this 

election is for us,” she said. 

She also highlighted the 

harmful impact of Trump’s 

rhetoric: 

“The way we’ve been 

denigrated by Donald Trump 

and his colleagues, him 

(Emhoff) standing up here and 

talking to us, is one of the best 

things that can happen right 

now.” 

A call for change 

Several of those present 

drew a stark contrast 

between Trump and Harris, 



(HBCUs), their platform reflects a commitment 

to uplifting the very communities that have 

been systematically disadvantaged. 

This election is about more than just 

who occupies the White House; it is about 

the direction of our nation and whether we 

choose to confront or ignore the injustices that 

continue to harm our people. Harris and Walz 

are committed to addressing voter suppression, 

environmental racism, police accountability 

and home ownership by generating Black 

wealth—issues that are not just important to 

the Black community but crucial to the moral 

fabric of our country. 

The Westside Gazette believes that a 

Harris presidency, supported by Walz, would 

bring about a transformative change that is 

Everyday People Voting 

to make a Change 

Mr. Charlei Powell (93) 

Calvin Gurley and 

Vern Dooling, campaigning 

at Ray’s Market 

both overdue and urgently needed. 

Their leadership would not only 

break barriers but also set a new 

standard for what it means to govern 

with integrity, empathy, and a focus 

on justice for all. We have the power 

to shape our future, and by voting 

for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, 

we are making a choice to prioritize 

equity, opportunity, and progress for 

our communities. 

We urge our readers, and all 

those who care about the pursuit 

of happiness and the future of “All” 

America, to support Kamala Harris 

Mrs. Eartherine Powell (88) 

Kenneth Furgerson 

BAY BAY 

and Tim Walz. Together, we 

can build an America that 

truly lives up to its promise of 

“freedom and justice for all”. 

—Bobby R. Henry, Sr., 

Publisher 

Vice President Harris and Governor Walz will 

deliver for Black Floridians: 

Vice President 

Harris is for 

the people. 

Trump 

is out for 

himself. 

Her New Way Forward will lower taxes 

and costs for families and ensure 

everyone has an opportunity to not just 

get by, but get ahead. 

She will lower the cost of renting and 

owning a home, including by providing 

up to $25,000 to help people buy 

their first home. 

She has a vision for a brighter, more 

hopeful future for Black Americans. 

His extreme Project 2025 agenda will 

increase costs for typical middle-class 

families by nearly $4,000 a year. 

As president, he did nothing to lower 

the cost of housing in Florida, and 

his Project 2025 agenda will gut 

housing assistance programs. 

He let down Black Floridians, from 

skyrocketing Black unemployment to 

failing to adequately support Black-owned 

small businesses during the pandemic. 

The choice this election couldn’t be clearer. 

Trump Photo: 

Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA


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Broward County Transit Offers Free Fares For Voters This Election Season 

In a move to encourage 

civic engagement, the 

Broward County Board 

of Commissioners has 

announced that voters can 

take advantage of FREE bus 

and paratransit fares during 

the Early Voting Period 

and on Election Day. This 

initiative allows residents to 

travel on Broward County 

Transit (BCT) without 

any fare on November 2, 

November 3, and Election Day 

Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 

facilitating easier access to 

polling places. In Broward 

County, polling locations are 

open now through November 

3, and then again on Election 

Day, operating from 7:00 a.m. 

to 7:00 p.m. 

According to the 2022 

U.S. Census, nearly 30,000 

Broward households are 

without a vehicle, while close 

to 240,000 rely on a single 

vehicle for their transportation 

needs. With Broward County 

serving as the home to 1.94 

million people—1.5 million 

of whom are older than 18— 

the fare-free transit initiative 

supports residents who may 

otherwise struggle with access 

to reliable transportation for 

voting. 

As of October 18, 2024, 

more than 3.3 million ballots 

have been cast in Florida’s 

2024 election. This included 

more than 108,000 early 

voters and nearly 146,000 

vote-by-mail ballots from 

Broward County alone. By 

offering free rides, BCT aims 

to make voting easier and 

remove any transportationrelated 

barriers during early 

voting and on Election Day. 

“I’m so glad that BCT made 

transit free during the general 

election,” Broward County 

resident Adora Griffith said 

as she was leaving an early 

voting site. “When I shared 

a vehicle with my family, 

transit was a reliable option. 

I didn’t have to worry about 

getting around or parking, 

which can be a real hassle,” 

Transit can pose a 

challenge for residents 

without a vehicle or those 

with limited mobility. Luckily, 

BCT offers ADA-accessible 

buses, as well as numerous 

accessible stops across the 

county. BCT’s paratransit 

service, also known as TOPS, 

is also fare-free on November 

2, November 3, and Election 

Day Tuesday, November 5. 

“Offering free rides is a 

huge commitment to ensuring 

everyone can fulfill their 

civic duty,” emphasized 



Four New Members to Join FMU’s Board of Trustees 

Ms. Norma Ely, Dr. Bernard Jennings, Councilman Reggie Leon and Reverend Dr. Vaseal Montgomery 

Submitted by Wanda 

Wright 

MIAMI GARDENS, FL– 

Florida Memorial University 

has welcomed four new 

members to its Board of 

Trustees, which is responsible 

for the efficient and effective 

use of the institution’s 

resources. These new 

members will bring added 

knowledge and leadership 

to the existing board of 

community, corporate, and 

alumni leaders who are 

The Mississippi Appendectomy 

By Don Valentine 

Our country’s purge of 

Blacks via eugenics is a 

hushed blight on our past. 

Eugenics as described by 

Texas Woman’s University, 

“... the belief that certain 

practices could improve 

the biology and genetics 

of the human race, with 

White, able-bodied people 

being considered the most 

“fit” representation of good 

genetics.” It gained traction 

as a tool by Whites in the Jim 

Crow era to maintain White 

dominance. It should be noted 

that eugenics was not a back 

wood country shenanigan. 

The theory was endorsed by 

respected minds like President 

Roosevelt, industrialist 

Andrew Carnegie, Alexander 

Graham Bell and Sir Winston 

Churchill. 

British statistician 

Francis Galton originated 

the theory of human genetic 

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FMU’s academic excellence. 

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Ms. Norma Ely is the owner 

and founder of Next Season 

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and President of her Women 

engineering. The word is 

Greek, and means “good in 

birth.” Galton and his ilk 

believed that different races 

had genetically distinctive 

features that could be 

ranked; Caucasian ancestry 

ranked at the top, and that 

the randomness of nature 


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This provided the perfect 

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about polluting the Aryan 

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I have been trying to stay 

out of the sand, but the same 

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with sand in their mouths. 

Ol’ Peter Traceit is back and 

what a great time to be drag 

netting through the sands! 

In the game of Politricks you 

are always bound to come up 

with some DIRT (Discredit 

Information Revealed 

Tactically). This could refer 

to a strategy where damaging 

information about a political 

opponent is strategically 

disclosed to discredit them. 

Well, from the sand traps 

it looks like Yoram Izhak, the 

controversial North Miami 

real estate mogul once accused 

of laundering money for the socalled 

“Cuban Mafia,” is back 

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cash around Broward County 

politics. Though Izhak’s rap 

sheet includes a guilty plea 

for tax evasion and a dropped 

racketeering case, it seems 

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of weight when it comes to 

funding local political players. 

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Commissioner Marlon Bolton, 

and making significant 

donations to several 

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candidates, including mayoral 

hopeful Denise Grant. 

Grant, along with fellow 

candidates John Hodgson 

and Richard Campbell, 

has racked up multiple 

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Izhak, raising eyebrows—and 

a few questions. The trio even 

appears on so-called “voter 

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déjà vu, considering the same 

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criticism for being deceptive. 

But Izhak’s generosity 

doesn’t stop at campaign 

contributions. His companies 

have pumped $30,000 into 

the PAC chaired by one of 

Bolton’s allies, all while 

Bolton continues to dance 

with the devil in the red dress. 

Ol’ Peter Traceit remembers 

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dinner guest didn’t show up, smile. Your ability to accept 

misfortune with a smile is going to be important to you 

this week. I pay special attention to family members this 

week. 4, 34, 51 

TAURUS-This week will teach you a valuable lesson 

about money. Make a mental note of how you got 

into the shape you’re in so that you can avoid future 

mistakes of the financial kind. Request advice from a 

friend in money matters. Love and money mix well. I let 

peace reign in my life. 8, 32, 35 

GEMINI-Emphasize generosity. Give and the gift itself 

will turn into a reward. This week is excellent for making 

important decisions and for reaching agreements with 

others. Agreement with your lover might be the most 

important one to try to reach. I stand firm in what I 

believe and am rewarded. 9, 10, 23 

CANCER-You have opportunities to win big this week. 

Make the most of them. Stay alert to possibilities 

concerning a career move. You might see something 

that you believed was lost. It comes back to you this 

week. Give it your full attention. I let my feelings bring 

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LEO-Feel deeply for the sorrow of a loved one. They 

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glow work for you. Your self-image is you most effective 

tool. Romantic and financial rewards are calling me and 

I listen. 17, 29, 54 

LIBRA-The spiritual package you’ve been waiting for 

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you’ve been on the right track. Your insights can be an 

inspiration to those who work with you. Love is the 

reward for generosity. I seek good news by reaching 

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SCORPIO-This week let your gentle spirit shines 

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SAGITTARIUS-Look for financial good news this week. 

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CAPRICORN-Be especially sensitive to your spirit and 

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When I reach out in love someone is always there. 

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‘We demand immediate and decisive 

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The Florida State University (FSU) 

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“that post by the way was meant as a joke. I’m sorry y’all didn’t get it.” 

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RECORD SETTER: RB Jada Byers' 

324 rushing yards made him the new 

Virginia Union career rushing leader. 

His 1,296 rushing yards top the HBCU 

list, second in NCAA Div. II football. 

CIAA, SIAC TITLE GAME SCENARIOS CLEARER; 

BCSP TRACKING STAT LEADERS THRU OCTOBER 

SCORES 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 

Alabama State 27, Alabama A&M 19 

Albany State 42, Edward Waters 34 

Arkansas-Pine Bluff 35, Miss. Valley State 21 

Campbell 21, North Carolina A&T 7 

Florida A&M 24, Southern 6 

Florida Memorial 37, Ave Maria 7 

Fort Valley State 42, Morehouse 20 

Hampton 41, Elon 21 

Jackson State 37, Bethune-Cookman 17 

J. C. Smith 24, Winston-Salem State 15 

Kentucky State 23, Allen 20 

Lane 28, Savannah State 27 

Langston 42, Arkansas-Baptist 0 

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Lincoln (PA) 21, Elizabeth City State 20 

Miles 26, Benedict 14 

Missouri S&T 63, Lincoln (MO) 21 

Norfolk State 21, Howard 20 

North Carolina Central 16, Morgan State 7 

Prairie View A&M 34, Texas A&M-Comm. 27 

Shaw 38, Fayetteville State 35 

South Carolina State 69, Delaware State 35 

Texas College 30, Okla. Panhandle State 24 

Texas Southern 24, Grambling State 17 

Tuskegee 30, Central State 14 

UNC-Pembroke 62, West Virginia State 17 

Virginia State 45, Bluefield State 6 

Virginia Union 56, Bowie State 28 

THE STAT CORNER 

WHO Are tHe beSt PerFOrmerS IN bLAcK cOLLeGe SPOrtS 

BLACK COLLEGE INDIVIDUAL 

FOOTBALL STATS LEADERS 

THRU GAMES OF OCTOBER 26, 2014 

RUSHING YARDS CL G CAR YDS AVG TDS LNG AVG/G 

Jada Byers, VUU SR 8 166 1296 7.8 19 75 162.0 

Brandon Marshall, FVSU GR 9 173 897 5.2 11 92 99.7 

J’Mari Taylor, NCCU R-JR 8 142 790 5.6 10 66 98.8 

Jaden Sutton, DSU GR 8 114 772 6.8 8 72 96.5 

Jessica Pessoa, WVSU JR 8 125 764 6.1 5 47 95.5 

PASSING YARDS CL G CM - AT - INT PCT YDS TDS LNG YPG 

David Wright III, CLATL JR 8 185-305-7 60.7 2443 24 59 305.4 

Isaiah Knowles, ALB R-SO 8 156-226-5 69.0 2114 26 78 264.3 

Eric Phoenix, SCSU GR 7 119-190-6 62.6 1791 14 75 255.9 

Darius Ocean, JCSU JR 8 138-230-2 60.0 1965 15 56 245.6 

Daniel Richardson, FLAM GR 7 147-214-5 68.7 1705 14 70 243.6 

RECEIVING YARDS CL G REC YDS TD LNG YPC RPG YG 

JaVonnie Gibson, ARKPB R-SO 8 44 944 7 60 21.5 5.5 118.0 

Terrell Hookfin, TXCOL SR 6 38 688 6 92 18.1 6.3 114.7 

Brevin Caldwell, JCSU JR 8 70 960 8 53 13.7 7.6 112.2 

Reginald Vick, Jr., VUU R-SO 7 34 821 8 57 24.1 7.1 102.6 

Armone Harris, CLATL JR 8 53 742 12 42 14.0 6.6 92.8 

TOTAL OFFENSE CL G RUSH PASS PLAY YDS YDS/G 

David Wright, CLATL JR 8 54 2443 347 2497 312.1 

Eric Phoenix, SCSU GR 7 127 1791 235 1918 274.0 

Isaiah Knowles, ALB R-SO 8 71 2114 290 2185 273.1 

Mekhi Hagens, ARKPB R-JR 8 87 1909 299 1996 249.5 

Darius Ocean, JCSU JR 8 12 1965 255 1977 247.1 

SCORING CL G TD FG XPT 2XP PTS AVG 

Jada Byers, VUU SR 8 19 0 0 0 114 14.3 

Terrell Hookfin, TXCOL SR 3 6 0 0 0 42 14.0 

Brandon Marshall, FVSU GR 9 15 0 0 0 90 10.0 

Armone Harris, CLATL JR 8 12 0 0 1 74 9.3 

J’Mari Taylor, NCCU R-JR 8 12 0 0 0 72 9.0 

ALL-PURPOSE YARDS CL G RUSH RCV PR KR YDS AVG 

Terrell Hookfin, TXCOL SR 3 5 483 67 - 555 185.0 

Jada Byers, VUU SR 8 1296 57 102 0 1455 181.9 

Joel Felder, WVSU SR 4 365 280 9 0 654 163.5 

Anthony Evelyn, LANE SR 8 53 591 139 471 1254 156.8 

Jamal Jones, CLATL GR 8 8 681 35 447 1171 146.4 

KICKOFF RETURNS CL G NO YDS TD LNG AVG 

Jaxon Williams, BEN FR 8 11 444 1 96 40.4 

Jamal Jones, CLATL GR 8 13 447 2 84 34.4 

Travis Terrell Jr., JSU FR 7 13 441 2 96 33.9 

Ja’qun Wilkins, JCSU SO 8 13 409 1 89 31.5 

Bryce Council, FSU R-SO 7 6 181 0 53 30.2 

PUNT RETURNS CL G NO YDS TD LNG AVG 

Dejuan Bell, FVSU GR 9 18 417 4 70 23.2 

Cameron Watts, ALB SO 8 11 228 1 64 20.7 

Jamari Gassett, FLAM SR 7 7 111 1 43 15.9 

Maleek Huggins, B-CU R-JR 8 9 115 0 25 12.8 

Malique Leatherbury, MSU SO 8 10 127 0 32 12.7 

PUNTING CL G NO YDS TB FC BLK I20 50+ LNG AVG 

Trey Wilhoit, FLAM SR 5 16 714 1 6 0 7 4 61 44.6 

Brennen Schmitt, WVSU SR 8 25 1109 2 6 0 8 6 65 44.4 

Juan Velarde, NCCU SR 8 31 1376 4 13 0 11 8 70 44.4 

Marvin Holmes, VUU SR 8 20 879 1 0 0 6 8 61 44.0 

Austin McCready, ALAM JR 7 25 1088 2 3 0 7 8 57 43.5 

TACKLES CL G POS SOLO Ast. TOT AVG/G 

Benari Black, JCSU SR 8 LB 39 47 86 10.8 

Shamar Graham, VUU R-JR 8 LB 49 27 76 9.5 

Sadiq Salawu, BSU R-SR 8 LB 47 27 74 9.3 

A. J. Richardson, NSU SO 9 LB 23 61 84 9.3 

Andrew Jones, GSU R-JR 8 LB 34 38 72 9.0 

SACKS CL G POS SOLO Ast YDS TOT AVG/G 

Israel Nwokocha, BEN JR 8 DL 8 2 63 9 1.13 

Treqwan Thomas, ALST R-JR 7 LB 7 1 31 7.5 1.07 

Jayden Broughton, SCSU JR 7 DE 7 1 26 7.5 1.07 

Xavier Esquillen, SAVST SO 8 DL 7 3 53 8.5 1.06 

Joshua Nobles, JSU JR 8 DL 6 4 61 8 1.00 

Elijah Williams, MSU SR 8 DL 8 0 79 8 1.00 

Ashaad Hall, SCSU JR 7 DL 7 0 41 7 1.00 

TACKLES FOR LOSS CL G POS SOLO AST YDS TOT AVG/G 

Israel Nwokocha, BEN JR 8 DL 12 4 80 14.0 1.75 

Isaac Anderson, VUU R-SR 7 DL 11 1 54 11.5 1.64 

Treqwan Thomas, ALST R-JR 7 LB 9 4 46 11.0 1.57 

Andrew Jones, GSU R-JR 8 LB 8 8 49 12.0 1.50 

Benari Black, JCSU SR 8 LB 7 10 36 12.0 1.50 

INTERCEPTIONS CL G INT YDS TD LONG AVG/G 

Lashon Young, MILES FR 8 5 72 0 27 0.63 

Stephen French, EWU SO 5 3 66 0 34 0.60 

Darnell Stephens, FVSU R-SO 7 4 31 0 23 0.57 

Edwin Summerour, ALC R-SR 8 4 17 0 13 0.50 

CIAA 

Central IntercollegIate 

athletIc assocIatIon 

CONF ALL 

W L W L 

Johnson C. Smith 5 0 8 0 

Virginia Union 5 0 6 2 

Virginia State 4 1 5 3 

Winston-Salem State 4 2 6 3 

Livingstone 3 2 5 3 

Shaw 3 3 5 4 

Fayetteville State 2 3 3 4 

Lincoln (PA) 2 3 2 6 

Bowie State 1 4 2 6 

Elizabeth City State 0 5 2 6 

Bluefield State 0 5 1 7 

BCSP/CIAA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 

OL - Mathias Nelson, So., VUU 

QB - Romelo Williams, Sr., VSU - 11-16-0, 229 

yds., 3 TDs (26, 71, 33) in win over Lincoln PA. 

Christian Peters, R-Sr., SHAW - 18-30-0, 238 

yds., 1 TD, 3-yard TD run in win vs. FSU. 

OB - Jada Byers, Sr., VUU - 35 carries, 324 yards 

(9.2 ypc,), 6 TDs (75, 2, 9, 5, 41, 69) in win vs. BSU. 

WR - Brevin Caldwell, Jr., JCSU - 11 receptions, 

127 yards in win vs. WSSU. Reginald Vick Jr., 

R-So. ,VUU - 7 rec., 148 yards in win vs. BSU. . 

LB - Jamari Slade, Sr., FSU - 17 tackles, 7 solos, 

.5 sack in loss to Shaw. Shamar Graham, R-Jr., 

VUU - 7 tackles, 6 solos, 1 int. vs. BSU. 

DL - Cam Davis, R-So., VSU - 6t, 1 TFL vs. BLST. 

DB - Narique Smith, Sr., WSSU - 6 tackles, 3 

solos, 1 interception vs. JCSU. 

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 2 0 6 2 

SC State 1 0 5 2 

Norfolk State 1 1 3 6 

Howard 0 1 3 5 

Morgan State 0 1 3 5 

Delaware State 0 1 1 7 

BCSP/MEAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 

OFFENSE J’Mari Taylor, Jr., RB, NCCU - 26 

carries, 196 yards, 50-yard TD in win over 

MSU. Jaden Sutton, Sr., RB, DSU - 15 

carries, 150 yards, 3 TDs (2, 5, 72) in loss 

to SCSU. Eric Phoenix, Gr., QB, SCSU - 

18-21-0, 341 yds., 4 TDs vs. DSU. 

DEFENSE Jayden Broughton, Jr., DL, 

SCSU - Six solo tackles, 5. TFL (-17 yds.), 4.0 

sacks (-14 yards), 2 FF in win over DelState. 

A. J. Richardson, So., LB, NSU - 14 tackles, 

one solo, 1 TFL in win over HU. 

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Jestus Johnson, 

Gr., DSU - 90% grade, 3 pancakes vs. SCSU. 

SPECIALIST Jaylen White, R-Jr., RB/KR, 

NSU - Returned two kickoffs for 111 yards 

including a 97-yard return for a TD in win 

vs. Howard. 

LUT WILLIAMS 

BCSP Editor 

The 2024 black college football season heads 

into November this week with nothing yet decided 

in terms of league champions. 

But with just two weeks left in the CIAA and 

SIAC regular season races, there are leaders in both 

conferences that appear poised to at least lock up 

the top spots. 

CIAA 

Undefeated Johnson C. Smith (8-0, 5-0 

CIAA) sits atop the league race headed into 

Saturday's home date against Fayetteville State 

(1 p.m., CIAA Sports Network). A JCSU win 

will clinch one of the two spots in the Nov. 16 

CIAA Championship Game in Salem, Va. JCSU 

finishes next week on the road at Livingstone. 

The second spot is still up for grabs with 

Virginia Union (6-2, 5-0) and Virginia State 

5-3, 4-1) perched behind JCSU. VUU, in its 1 

p.m. homecoming vs. Bluefield State (1-7, 0-5), 

and VSU, in its 1 p.m. contest at Lincoln (Pa.) 

(2-6, 2-3), are facing teams with a combined 

three wins between them. 

The likely title-game opponent for JCSU 

will probably be decided when VUU and VSU 

close out the season facing each other next week 

(Nov. 9) at VSU. 

SIAC 

Miles (6-2), undefeated in league play at 6-0, 

is hosting hapless Morehouse (1-7, 1-5) Saturday 

(2 p.m.). A win by the Golden Bears will clinch one 

of the two spots in the Nov. 16 SIAC title game and 

make them the favorite to host the championship 

contest. The No. 1 seed at the end of the regular 

season is the title game host. 

Fort Valley State, Albany State and 

Tuskegee are all at 5-3 overall and behind Miles in 

second place at 5-1 in the SIAC. This week, FVSU 

is hosting Benedict (1 p.m., TheGrio), Tuskegee 

plays at Clark Atlanta (5-2-1, 4-2) at 1 p.m. and 

Albany State is at Savannah State (4-4, 3-3) at 3 

p.m. 

The championship game opponents could 

be determined in closing week games on Nov. 9 

when Sam Shade's Miles troops play at Tuskegee 

SIAC 

southern IntercollegIate 

athletIc conFerence 

CONF 

ALL 

W L W L 

Miles 6 0 6 2 

Fort Valley State 5 1 5 3 

Albany State 5 1 5 3 

Tuskegee 5 1 5 3 

Clark Atlanta 4 2 5 2-1 

Savannah State 3 3 4 4 

Benedict 3 3 3 5 

Lane 3 4 3 5 

Kentucky State 3 4 3 6 

Morehouse 1 5 1 7 

Central State 1 3 1 4 

Edward Waters 1 5 1 7 

Allen 0 6 1 7 

BCSP/SIAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 

OFFENSE Denim Johnson, So., QB, KSU - 

20-27-0, 213 yards, 3 TDs vs. Allen. Brandon 

Marshall, Sr., RB, FVSU - 14 carries, 177 

yards (12.8 ypc.) and one TD vs. Morehouse. 

Kamren Ivory, R-Jr., MILES - 17-25-0, 243 

yds., 2 TDs vs. Benedict. 

DEFENSE D’Avary Weeks, R-Fr., DL, FVSU 

- 4 tackles, 3 solos, 2.5 sacks vs. Morehouse. 

SPECIAL TEAMS Cameron Watts, So., DB/ 

KR, ALB - Two punt returns for 85 yards with 

a 64-yard TD and one KO return for 35 yards 

in win vs. EWU. 

SWAC 

southWestern 

athletIc conFerence 

DIV 

ALL 

EAST DIVISION W L W L 

Jackson State 4 0 6 2 

Alabama State 3 1 4 3 

Florida A&M 2 1 4 3 

Alabama A&M 1 2 3 4 

Bethune-Cookman 1 3 1 7 

Miss. Valley State 0 4 0 8 

WEST DIVISION 

Southern 3 1 4 4 

Alcorn State 3 1 4 4 

Texas Southern 2 2 3 4 

Arkansas-Pine Bluff 2 2 3 5 

Grambling State 1 3 4 4 

Prairie View A&M 1 3 3 5 

BCSP/SWAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 

OFFENSE Irv Mulligan, Sr., RB, JSU - 18 

carries, 171yards, 2 TDs (39, 1) in win over 

B-CU. Jamari Gassett, Sr., WR, FAMU - 5 

rec., 118 yds., 1 TD vs. Southern. 

DEFENSE Quintin Sterling, Jr., DB, UAPB 

- Led Golden Lions with 14 tackles, 3 solos 

and 1 break-up in win over MVSU. 

SPECIALIST Gerardo Baeza, R-Jr., PK, 

JSU - 24-, 39- and 28-yard field goals, 3 of 

3 PAT kicks for 12 points vs. B-CU. 

NEWCOMER JaVonnie Gibson, R-So., 

WR, UAPB - 7 rec., 102 yards, 1 TD (33) 

vs. MVSU. 

INDEPENDENTS 

CONF 

ALL 

W L W L 

Texas College 3 2 5 2 

Florida Memorial 3 1 4 2-1 

Va.-Lynchburg 0 0 0 6 

CAA 

Hampton 1 2 4 3 

NC A&T State 0 3 1 6 

OHIO VALLEY 

Tennessee State 3 1 6 2 

MIAA 

Lincoln (Mo.) 0 6 1 7 

MOUNTAIN EAST 

W. Va. State 4 2 5 3 

SAC (Sooner Athletic Conference) 

Langston 5 1 5 2 

BCSP PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 

OFFENSE 

Terrence Bardell, Jr., QB, LANG - 13-19- 

1, 271 yards, 5 TDs (32, 47, 3, 20, 40) in 

win vs. Arkansas Baptist. 

DEFENSE 

Nick Blake, Jr., DB, WVSU - 2 solo 

tackles, 1 TFL (-5 yards), 2 interceptions 

in loss vs. UNC-P. 

NEWCOMER 

NA 

Leaders gathering at the top of races 

TOP PERFORMANCES 

PASSING COMP-ATT-INT YDs TDs (YDS) 

David Buggs, FLAMEM 20-30-0 351 3 (28, 49, 31) 

Eric Phoenix, SCSU 18-21-0 341 4 (75, 43, 45, 2) 

Jhaydon Sullivan, SAVST 21-32-1 323 2 (18, 45) 

Daniel Richardson, FAMU 23-32-1 274 2 (53, 16) 

Torrance Bardell, LANG 13-19-1 271 5 (32, 47, 3, 20, 40) 

Darius Ocean, JCSU 23-38-1 262 1 (27) 

Juwan Dent, EWU 14-18-0 260 2 (68, 8) 

Isaiah Knowles, ALB 23-34-0 257 2 (6, 17) 

Kamren Ivory, MILES 17-25-0 243 2 (4, 22) 

Christian Peters, SHAW 18-30-0 238 1 (56) 

RUSHING CAR YDS TDs (YDS) 

Jada Byers, VUU 35 324 6 (75, 2, 9, 5, 41, 69) 

J’Mari Taylor, NCCU 26 196 1 (50) 

Micah Robinson, BSU 21 181 0 

Brandon Marshall, FVSU 14 177 1 (1) 

Irv Mulligan, JSU 18 171 2 (39, 1) 

Daquan Kincey, ALST 18 156 0 

Jaden Sutton, DSU 15 150 3 (2, 5, 72) 

Jimmyl Williams, VSU 16 134 0 

Ty’Jarian Williams, MVSU 19 124 1 (4) 

Fabian Duncan, ALL 27 120 1 (4) 

RECEIVING REC YDS TDs 

Da’Shun Mitchell, SAVST 8 150 2 (18, 45) 

Reginald Vick Jr., VUU 7 148 0 

Keenan Hambrick, ALAM 5 139 2 (6, 65) 

James Burns, PVAM 2 138 2 (59, 80) 

Walter Wilbon, FLAMEM 7 135 2 (28, 49) 

Caden High, SCSU 4 132 1 (45) 

Brevin Caldwell, JCSU 11 127 0 

Jamari Gassett, FLAM 5 118 1 (53) 

Einaj Carter, SCSU 6 114 1 (75) 

Joseph Towler, BSU 5 106 1 (54) 

TACKLES 

17 Jamari Slade, FSU; 

14 A. J. Richardson, NSU; Jamarion Ellis, ALAM; 

Quintin Sterling, ARKPB; 

12 Devon Buskin, CSU; Jaki Brevard, NCCU; Marcus Young Jr., BLST; 

Devon Irving, LANE; 

SACKS 

4.0 Jayden Broughton, SCSU; 

3.0 Thomas Johnson, NCCU; 

2.5 D’Avary Weeks, ALB; Robert Brown, LANE; 

2.0 Mike White, CSU; Dontonio Moore, LINCM; 

Ashaad Hall, SCSU; Henry Daniel, NCAT; 

Elijah Williams, MSU; Darma Thompson, TXSOU; 

INTERCEPTIONS 

2 Nick Blake, WVSU; Dray Duncan, FVSU; 

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CLASH OF THE TITANS: The top MEAC teams, 

North Carolina Central and South Carolina State, with 

the top two quarterbacks, SCSU's Eric Phoenix (l.) and 

NCCU's Walker Harris (r.), clash in Orangeburg, S.C. 

and Albany State closes with its annual traditional 

season-ending battle with FVSU at the Fountain 

City Classic in Columbus, GA. 

MEAC 

One of the top games to watch this week is in 

Orangeburg, S.C. Thursday (7 p.m., ESPN+) when 

MEAC leaders N. C. Central (6-2, 2-0 MEAC) 

and South Carolina State (5-2, 1-0) meet. 

The game will match Trei Oliver's NCCU 

Eagles, the 2022 MEAC champ and Celebration 

Bowl winner over Deion Sanders' Jackson State 

squad and 2023 MEAC runners-up and FCS 

playoff participant, against the newly constructed 

team from S. C. State under first-year head coach 

Chennis Berry. 

SCSU won the 2021 league championship 

under legendary former head coach Oliver 

"Buddy" Pough and also went on to defeat Sanders' 

JSU squad in that season's Celebration Bowl. Berry, 

after winning back-to-back undefeated SIAC titles 

at Benedict, took over this year in Orangeburg and 

added to the Bulldogs' roster a slew of SIAC allstars, 

on both sides of the ball, that paved the way 

for those back-to-back titles. 

Quarterback Eric Phoenix, the MEAC's 

passing leader, wide receiver Caden High, the 

league's receptions leader, and running back 

Deondra Duehart, sixth in MEAC rushing stats, 

are all former Benedict players, as is MEAC sacks 

leader Jayden Broughton. 

Containing this bunch will be quite a task for 

Oliver's Eagles. 

SWAC 

SWAC East leader Jackson State (6-2, 4-0 

FROM HBCU GAMES OF OCTOBER 26, 2024 

TOP NUMBERS IN BOLD 

INTRIGUING 

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 

NC Central at S. C. State in O'burg, SC - ESPN/ESPNU 7p 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 

Frostburg State at West Virginia State in Institute, WV 12n 

Lincoln (MO) at Truman State in Kirksville, MO 12n 

Tuskegee at Clark Atlanta in Atlanta, GA 

1p 

Villanova at Hampton in Hampton, VA 

1p 

William & Mary at N. C. A&T in Greensboro, NC 1p 

Morehouse at Miles in Fairfield, AL 

2p 

Prairie View A&M at Miss. Valley State in Itta Bena, MS 2p 

Texas College at Texas Wesleyan in Fort Worth, TX 2p 

Albany State at Savannah State in Savannah, GA 3p 

Edward Waters at Lane in Jackson, TN 

3p 

Grambling State at Bethune-Cookman in Daytona Beach, FL 3p 

UT-Martin at Tennessee State in Nashville, TN 5p 

Thomas at Florida Memorial in Miami Gardens, FL 6p 

Langston at Ottawa in KS 

8p 

STREAMING / TV GAMES 

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

Bowie State at Elizabeth City State in Elizabeth City, NC - CIAASN 1p 

Delaware State at Howard in Washington, DC - ESPN+ 1p 

Fayetteville State at J. C. Smith in Charlotte, NC - CIAA SN 1p 

Norfolk State at Morgan State in Baltimore, MD - ESPN+ 1p 

Virginia State at Lincoln (PA) at Lincoln, PA - LINCP Stream 1p 

Ark.-Pine Bluff at Jackson State in Jackson, MS - ESPN+ 2p 

Central State at Allen in Columbia, SC - ESPN+ 2p 

Southern at Alabama A&M in Huntsville, AL - HBCUGo 2p 

HOMECOMINGS 

Livingstone at Shaw in Durham, NC - CIAASN 1p 

Bluefield State at Virginia Union in Richmond, VA 1p 

Texas Southern at Florida A&M in Tallahassee, FL - ESPN+ 4p 

CLASSICS 

Port City Classic 

Alabama State vs. Alcorn State in Mobile, AL - ESPN+ 4p 

E) is hosting Arkansas-Pine Bluff Saturday (2 

p.m., ESPN+) while West leader Southern (4-4, 

3-1 W) plays at Alabama A&M (3-4, 1-2 E) on 

HBCUGo at 2 p.m. 

Alabama State (4-3, 3-1 E), behind JSU in 

the East, and Alcorn State (4-4, 3-1 W) chasing 

Southern in the West, meet in Mobile, Al. Saturday 

at 4 p.m. (ESPN+). Texas Southern (3-4, 2-2 W), 

third in the West, is at Florida A&M's homecoming 

in Tallahassee (4 p.m., ESPN+). FAMU is 4-3 

overall, and third in the East at 2-1. 

FCS TOP FIVE 

1) NC CENTRAL (6-2) Got by Morgan State, 16-7. NEXT: At SC State on Thursday. 

2) HAMPTON (5-3) Downed Elon at homecoming, 41-21. NEXT: Hosting Villanova. 

3) JACKSON STATE (6-2) - Won at Bethune-Cookman homecoming, 37-17. NEXT: 

Hosting Arkansas-Pine Bluff. 

4) FLORIDA A&M (4-3) Defeated Southern, 24-6. NEXT: Texas Southern in for 

homecoming. 

5) SOUTH CAROLINA STATE (5-2) Blasted Delaware State, 69-35. NEXT: Hosting 

NC Central Thursday. 

NCAA DIV. II / NAIA TOP FIVE 

1) J. C. SMITH (8-0) Stayed undefeated with 24-15 win at Winston-Salem State. 

NEXT: Hosting Fayetteville State. 

2) VIRGINIA UNION (6-2) Throttled Bowie State, 56-28. NEXT: Bluefield State in for 

homecoming. 

3) MILES (6-2) Won at Benedict’s Homecoming, 26-14 to stay atop SIAC race. NEXT: 

Hosting Morehouse. 

4) VIRGINIA STATE (5-3) Got 45-6 win over Bluefield State. NEXT: At Lincoln (PA). 

5) FORT VALLEY STATE (5-3) - Beat Morehouse, 42-20. NEXT: Hosting Benedict. 

BCSP NFL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 

For NFL games of October 24-28, 2024 

DEFENSE 

– #90 GROVER STEWART, DT, Indianapolis 

(7th season, ALBANY STATE) - In 22-20 loss to 

Houston, Stewart started at defensive tackle and 

finished with six tackles, three solos and three 

assists, with two tackles for loss and one hit on 

the quarterback. He was in on 45 (63%) defensive snaps and ten (30%) 

on special teams. 

– #14 COBIE DURANT, DB, Los Angeles Rams (3rd season, SOUTH 

CAROLINA STATE) - In the Rams’ 30-20 win over Minnesota, Durant 

had five solo tackles while playing 49 (98%) defensive snaps and four 

(16%) on special teams. 

OFFENSE 

– #71 TYTUS HOWARD, OL, Houston (6th 

season, ALABAMA STATE) - In 22-20 win over 

Indianapolis, Howard started at right tackle and 

was in on all 71 offensive plays (100%) and five 

(15%) on special teams. The Texans rushed for 

96 yards and one TD and passed for 285 yards and one score while 

surrendering two sacks (-18 yards). 

SPECIAL TEAMS 

– #29 BRANDON CODRINGTON, CB/KR, Buffalo (Rookie, NORTH 

CAROLINA CENTRAL) - In Buffalo’s 31-10 win over Seattle, Codrington 

had three punt returns for 35 yards (11.7 yards per return) with a long 

run of 12 yards. He was in for seven plays (30%) on special teams.


SPORTS 

Nunnie on the Sideline 

By Nunnie Robinson, Westside Gazette Sports Editor 

One major criticism that I’ve expressed in the past, prior 

to Tua’s last concussion, was his 

inability to beat opponents with 

his legs. His decision to play again 

heightened concerns about future 

concussion-related injuries. The 

highlight in the Cardinals’ loss 

for me personally was seeing Tua 

run for a first down, not to prove 

anything, but in the regular flow of 

the game when the circumstances 

or opportunity dictated such action. 

Even more gratifying was seeing 

him slide feet first, followed by the 

genuine fan approval. I’m certain 

that all Fin fans were appreciative 

of his courageous leadership in 

that moment as I speculate Tua’s 

appreciation for the support from the fans. Better days are 

ahead. 

I predicted on numerous occasions the inevitable World 

Series pairing of the two most historic franchises in the annals 

of MLB, the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. 

The teams have competed in 12 World Series, the Yankees 

holding a 8-4 advantage. The first was in 1941 followed by 4 

more consecutive WS wins before the Dodgers broke through 

in 1955. Some of you may remember the famous catch by left 

fielder Sandy Amoros, who, after running a long distance 

, dove into the stands to make an incredible game saving 

catch. We - Black Americans - were cheering for the Dodgers 

(Brooklyn then) because they had integrated baseball with 

Jackie Robinson and had added several others including Roy 

Campanella, Junior Gilliam and Don Newcombe. We were all 

relieved when the Dodgers finally broke through. In 1955 I was 

8 years old and baseball was extremely popular among Blacks. 

What made this series so intriguing was the star power on 

both teams. The Yankees are led by Aaron Judge, the mammoth 

center fielder who hit 58 home runs and is the favorite to win 

the MVP award. They also have the gregarious power hitting 

Juan Soto and GianCarlos Stanton. The Dodgers are led by 

Shohei Ohtani, the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs and 

steal 50 bases in the same season. Additionally, 2 time World 

Series winner Mookie Betts and power hitting first baseman 

Freddie Freeman have been phenomenal all season. 

The Dodgers have taken a commanding 3-0 lead in the 

series after last night’s (Monday) 4-2 win, fueled in part by 

surprisingly dominant pitching and probable World Series 

MVP Freddie Freeman, who has been an absolute terror at the 

plate, having hit 4 crucial home runs. 

Finally, for those who may not be aware, the Dodgers manager 

is Dave Roberts, perhaps the only Black manager in MLB since 

Dusty Baker’s retirement. Under enormous pressure because of 

a great team compromised by an injury-depleted pitching staff, 

he has done a masterful job of holding everything together 

while flawlessly utilizing his bullpen. 

I believe the Dodgers will close this series in New York at 

fabled Yankee Stadium. 

Let’s continue to pray for our country. Go Kamala!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Richard Walker: A 

Dania Icon 

By Nunnie Robinson, Westside Gazette Columnist 

The Westside Gazette 

published a story on 

the accomplishments 

of Coach Richard 

Walker, an iconic coach, 

community servant, 

mentor and pastor who 

has dedicated his entire 

career to molding and 

motivating young people while working tirelessly to make the 

community he was born in a better place for all. 

As I observe the presidential election where a sitting vice 

president with impeccable credentials is being held to strict 

scrutiny, a higher standard when compared to her opponent, 

a 34 times convicted felon, we clearly understand that some 

must reach extraordinary heights and overcome intentional 

stumbling blocks as a matter of course in the public sphere of 

politics. Every politician seeks the endorsement of legitimate 

major and/or minor news outlets to enhance accomplishing 

intended outcome of winning. So it was no different with 

Mr. Richard Walker, who sought the support of one of South 

Florida’s leading newspapers . However, the enterprise chose to 

endorse Mr. Walker’s opponent based on a felony charge related 

to possession and use of cannabis which occurred over 30 years 

ago after the death of his father. Mr. Walker was informed of 

their decision after the paper’s failed attempt to verify that his 

rights had been restored. To refute and disprove that disclaimer 

was relatively simple: a call to the State of Florida Clemency 

Board and providing pertinent information such as DOB and 

Name to prove that his rights had been restored. Secondly, Mr. 

Williams would have been prohibited from employment with 

any municipality with a felony. We all are aware of the career 

he has forged with the Parks and Recreation Department and 

his achievements as a championship coach and mentor to many. 

Individuals and organizations have the right to endorse any 

candidate of their choice, but endorsing the opposition based on 

weak, insincere or careless fact-checking is disingenuous. 

In today’s climate and highly conceivable passing of Amendment 

3, the decision to endorse another candidate on the basis of 

an isolated marijuana charge seems ludicrous and pales in 

comparison to current political shenanigans associated with 

national, state and local elections. 

_ Proof of Coach Walker’s restoration of rights is public 

knowledge. Any undecided voters with serious concerns 

should contact Mr. Walker’s campaign manager for further 

clarification. 

As a former educator, coach and administrator, I know 

firsthand the value and impact that people like Coach Walker 

have had and continue to have on our youth. He is seeking 

an opportunity to have an indelible, meaningful impact on his 

community that he loves as a commissioner, District 2, City 

of Hollywood. To coin a phrase from a colleague: You Be The 

Judge. 

Deeply Rooted 

I’m begging FAMU to please 

correct this mistake 

Vaughn Wilson 

I would love for FAMU to revisit the oneyear 

contract offered to men’s basketball 

coach Patrick Crarey. 

FAMU men’s basketball program has not 

won a championship since 2007…they haven’t 

been close to winning one. Mike Gillespie’s 

team on a called last-second lob pass to 

Brian Greene and tip-in sealed Gillespie’s second MEAC 

championship. For those glory days, Gillespie was enshrined 

into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame this weekend. 

Since Gillespie’s departure, the only coach that showed some 

progress was Robert McCullum. While serving as head coach, 

he had to deal with some ramifications that the basketball 

program was strapped with before he arrived. He had some 

decent teams, but was not able to get a championship. 

Earlier this year, former FAMU Athletics Director Tiffani- 

Dawn Sykes notified McCullum that the program was going in 

a different direction. McCullum was not renewed. 

Sykes would then search for a new coach during a time 

when several actions had caused her to fall out of favor with 

stakeholders within the university. There was contention with 

virtually every decision she made leading up to her dismissal. 

Before she left, she hired Patrick Crarey as head men’s 

basketball coach. She offered him a three-year deal to lead the 

program. However, the deal would not be approved. 

The FAMU Board of Trustees was not fond of the three-year 

deal and rejected the contract. One of the first known times 

that has happened. The FAMU BOT has to approve multiyear 

athletic contracts at FAMU and they disapproved of the 

contract. 

Former FAMU President Dr. Larry Robinson was left with a 

standard employee contract of just one year. Robinson would 

execute it and Crarey was hired with just one year guaranteed. 

I completely understand the contention with Sykes. I 

understand it on so many levels. She didn’t do herself any 

favors by alienating alumni, donors, fans, and superiors. From 

December of 2023 until her departure in 2024, it was the 

weirdest and most contentious situation FAMU may have ever 

seen. 

However, Crarey should not be a victim of that relationship. He 

is a smart, young, energetic, and capable coach. When we 

announced the hiring of him, a friend who was Hampton 

University’s sports information director called me and said 

“Y’all got a good one. We only beat them by two points when 

we were dominating the MEAC,” he said. 

That sentiment was echoed by professional coaches, former 

NBA players, and several coaches in the collegiate ranks. His 

resume was solid, but his references were over-the-top. 

They had an open practice two weeks ago. I attended and 

left floored. How could our team look so different so fast. The 

style of play was different, the personnel was different, and 

the attitude of the players was totally different. In a short 

time, I have seen what appears to be a building process for 

a basketball program that desperately wants to be great once 

more. 

I am not guaranteeing anything about Crarey’s success. As 

we know the best laid plans are subject to scrutiny. However, 

our eyes know when we see something different…and special. 

Now that Sykes has been employed elsewhere and left FAMU 

in her rear-view mirror, I strongly encourage the FAMU Board 

of Trustees, athletic department, and Interim President Dr. 

Timothy Beard to at least look at the whole of the situation. 

In college basketball, coaches are typically given at least three 

years to build a winning program. It takes that long to get 

personnel, style-of-play, and systems in place to succeed. Many 

in the collegiate ranks frown on FAMU’s decision because of 

the gorilla in the room. If Crarey goes out and has a successful 

season, there is no doubt he will be offered to go elsewhere and 

the lack of FAMU’s commitment to him will play big in seeking 

further employment. That could be a catastrophic, immature, 

and defining blow to our department of athletics. 

Additionally, what message does this contract send to future 

prospective coaches. 

As a Rattler, I have no choice but to root for Crarey to have 

an amazing season. However, in the current state of affairs, if 

he does in fact have a great season, it may be his only as FAMU 

Men’s Basketball Coach. 

Heat unveil statue of Dwyane Wade 

outside the front of team’s arena 

By The Culture 

(Source: The Culture) 

Dwyane Wade is now the first Miami Heat player with a 

statue outside the team’s arena. 

The Heat unveiled the statue Sunday, about eight 

months after team president Pat Riley announced plans for the 

tribute. Wade is Miami’s all-time leading scorer, and he and 

Udonis Haslem are the only players to have been on all three 

Heat teams that won NBA championships. 

“This is crazy,” Wade said moments after the unveiling. “I 

wanted to feel this. Life goes by so fast and it’s very rare that 

we get to feel things, because we’re always off to the next thing. 

… I wanted to feel this, man. I wanted to look at it.” 

An in-game celebration will follow Monday when Miami 

plays host to Detroit on the 21st anniversary of Wade’s debut 

game with the franchise. 

Wade, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, is one of six 

former Heat players to have their number retired by the team 

— along with Haslem, Chris Bosh, Tim Hardaway, Shaquille 



The WG Sports Corner 

Dolphins Just Not 

Good Enough 

Photo credit: The Palm Beach Post 

By Nunnie Robinson, Westside Gazette Sport Editor 

The Miami Dolphins Tua led offense amassed 377 total 

yards, recording a season-high in points scored but still couldn’t 

win the game, the reason you play. Just ask Herman Edwards. 

The Dolphins just aren’t good enough, losing at home 28-27 to 

the mediocre Arizona Cardinals. 

Football fans who watched the Commanders dominate 

the Bears statically for a majority of game witnessed a Hail 

(Maryland) Mary miracle salvage a certain miraculous Bears 

comeback. It truly isn’t over until the Fat Lady sings. 

The Dolphins and Tua appeared to have the game firmly 

in control as Tagovailoa completed 28 of 38 passing attempts 

(73.7%) for 234 yards and 1 passing touchdown, marking the 

ninth time in Tagovailoa’s career that he has completed at least 

70.0 percent of his passes for 225 or more yards, a touchdown 

and no interceptions. 

Not Good Enough. 

Offensively, the Dolphins made 22 first downs and converted 

11 out of 15 third downs, the highest conversion percentage for 

the team this season, implying that the team is much better 

with Tua but Just Not Good Enough. 

The bevy of running backs including De’Von Achane 

rushed for 150 yards on 25 carries (6.0 avg.) against Arizona, 

marking the third consecutive game with at least 150 yards on 

the ground and the fifth time the team has run for more than 

100 yards in a game this season. Achane, Raheem Mostert and 

Jaylen Wright rushed the ball with great success and receivers 

Tyreek Hill, Jonnu Smith and Jaylen Waddle all had good 

games, along with fullback,Swiss Army Knife Alec Ingold, but 

it Just Was Not Good Enough. 

With the Dolphins clinging to a precarious 27-25 fourth 

quarter lead in the waning minutes of the game, it is important 

for the offense to used the clock, manage the time by making 

crucial third downs to control the ball and score points, 

preferably a touchdown but at the very minimum a field goal. 

That would have forced Arizona to win with a touchdown. The 

Dolphins did neither! Forced to punt the ball to the Cardinals, 

it gave the elusive, underrated Kyler Murray an opportunity to 

marshal a comeback and win the game with a field goal. Just 

Not Good Enough! 

With a tattered defense beset by injury to key players, 

that doesn’t bode well for the Fins. Because the defense hasn’t 

shown the capability to stop teams on third down, and if the 

strength of the team as presently constructed is the Tua-led 

offense, then start closing out winnable games. That’s what 

Murray did to seal the Cardinals victory. 

Just Not Good Enough 

Russell Wilson shakes off rust in 

first start to lead Steelers past Jets 

By Brian Batko/Pittsburg 

Post-Gazette/TNS 

(Source: Florida Courier) 

PITTSBURGH — It’s 

not about how you start but 

how you finish. That goes 

for Russell Wilson’s Steelers 

debut, and perhaps it will be 

the theme of his first season 

in Pittsburgh. 

After missing the first six 

games because of a problematic 

calf, Wilson finally got his 

chance ahead of Justin Fields 

as the starting quarterback 

and led the Steelers to a 37- 

15 win against the New York 

Jets — and fellow Super 

Bowl champion Aaron 

Rodgers — Sunday night 

at Acrisure Stadium. 

About a month from his 

36th birthday, Wilson made 

more winning plays than 



Russell Wilson #3 of the 

Pittsburgh Steelers showed 

undeniable prowess in his 

debut regular season game 

against the New York Jets with 

a score of 37-15. JOE SARGENT/ 

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2024 Crockett Foundation Golf Tournament 

Our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament has 

been scheduled for Friday November 

1st. 

Join us in making a positive impact! 

Where every swing and putt contributes 

to providing essential 

resources and opportunities 

to empower young minds and 

strengthen our community. Let’s tee 

off for a cause and drive change together! 

Friday, November 1, 2024 

Pompano Beach Golf Course 

1101 N. Federal Hwy. 

Pompano Beach FL, 33062 

Tournament Schedule: 

7:00-8:15 Check in & Travis Mathew Shopping Experience 

8:15 Welcome & Grab ‘n Go Breakfast 

8:30 Shotgun Start 

1:00 Luncheon & Awards Presentation 

Register for the Tournament 

Your participation not only guarantees a memorable golfing 

experience but also supports our mission to make a positive 

impact in our community. Early registration is encouraged 

as spots are limited, and we anticipate a high demand for 

this prestigious tournament. Sign up to register yourself or a 

complete foursome.


Deeply Rooted 


WHEN 

WE VOTE, 

WE WIN. 

When our rights are on the line we fight 

and when they’re on the ballot we vote, 

because we’re not going back. 

The economy is on the ballot. 

Health care is on the ballot. 

Criminal justice reform is on the ballot. 

Reproductive freedom is on the ballot. 

Environmental justice is on the ballot. 

The right to vote is on the ballot. 

If we do our part and show up to the polls, we will make 

history (again)! 

Let’s vote for progress and the future we deserve. 

Vote for the leader who’s been fighting for us for years. 

Election Day is November 5th. 

Vote for Kamala Harris. 

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