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Maryland Mother Says a Student Attempted to Hang

Her 7-Year-old in School Bathroom

The school called 911 and rushed the child to the hospital as a precaution.

However, the child’s mother disputes the official account, alleging her

son was intentionally “hanged.”

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire

Senior National Correspondent

@StacyBrownMedia

A disturbing incident at C. Paul Barnhart

Elementary School in Charles County, Maryland, has

sparked community outrage and conflicting accounts.

Initially described as horseplay, the situation involved

a 7-year-old student whose jacket became caught on a

bathroom stall hook, leaving him unable to free himself.

The school called 911 and rushed the child to the hospital

While Neo-Nazis March in

Ohio, Morning Joe Hosts

Rekindle Ties with Trump

Neo-Nazis marching through Columbus, Ohio, hurling racial

slurs, and the toxic rhetoric earlier this month at Trump’s Madison

Square Garden rally, filled with racist comments, illustrate the

consequences of his leadership.

By Stacy M. Brown

NNPA Newswire

Senior National

Correspondent

@StacyBrownMedia

M S N B C ’ s

Morning Joe hosts

Joe Scarborough and

Mika Brzezinski met

with Donald Trump at

The Morning Joe hosts met with Trump in Florida,

reasserting their white privilege. (Wikimedia Commons)

Mar-a-Lago last week, rekindling a relationship strained for several

years. While they defended the meeting as an effort to reestablish

communication with the president-elect, critics have called it

a glaring example

of white privilege,

mainly as Trump’s

return to power is the

proverbial knee on the

necks of marginalized

communities. Neo-

Nazis marching through

Columbus, Ohio,

hurling racial slurs, and

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The Life of

Vincent Pascoe

By Victoria Floyd

I met Vincent Pascoe on

a beautiful, balmy Saturday

afternoon to conduct an

interview about his life;

his warm smile and calm

demeanor is a testament

to how he has overcome

adversity and moved forward

in life. It is a story of a young

black boy who willed himself

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as a precaution. However, the child’s mother

disputes the official account, alleging her son

was intentionally “hanged.”

The mother, who spoke with a news crew

and posted messages on social media, recounted

her son’s version of the event. According to

her, a fourth grader told her son, “I’m going

to show you how I did people back in the day,”

before hanging him by his jacket. She said

her son was unable to call for help because he

couldn’t breathe and learned the full extent of

his injuries only when doctors at the hospital

treated him for strangulation.

After the incident, Principal Carrie Burke

informed parents and said a need for clarity

remained. Burke also tried to dispel what

she called misinformation that had circulated

online. “I appreciate the quick thinking of the

student who reported their classmate needed

help, our staff for calmly managing a schedule

disruption, and our students who followed our

directions this afternoon so emergency medical

services (EMS) could enter the school and

provide care for the student,” Burke wrote in a

letter to parents.

Over the weekend, Superintendent Maria

V. Navarro addressed growing community

concerns, emphasizing the district’s

commitment to transparency while withholding

specifics due to the ongoing investigation. She

denied accusations of a cover-up. “Speculation

about what did or did not happen impedes

the investigation process,” Navarro said. The

Charles County Sheriff’s Office has joined the

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Ella Jenkins, the first lady

of children’s music, has died at 100

Known as “the first lady of children’s music,” Ella Jenkins performed on all

seven continents. Courtesy of the artist

By Andrew Limbong

(Source: npr)

You may have grown up hearing one of

Ella Jenkins’ signature tunes, like “You’ll

Sing A Song and I’ll Sing A Song.” And you

may have then played her music for your

own children. Jenkins, who was known as

“the first lady of children’s music,” died on

VINCENT PASCOE’S PROMOTION TO SERGEANT BY SHERIFF GREGORY TONY

Saturday at her residence in Chicago. She

was 100.

Her death was confirmed by John

Smith, associate director of Smithsonian

Folkways Recordings, her longtime

record label. She recorded 39 albums for

Folkways, according to a statement from

the label, over a career that spanned

nearly 70 years. (Cont’d on page 9)

to a better life and has persevered

through the storm to become the

man he is today. This is Vincent’s

Pascoe’s story.

Vincent Pascoe and his four

siblings were born in Dixie Court

under challenging circumstances.

His mother struggled with addiction

and alcoholism, and while his father

was present, the father-son bond

he yearned for never developed.

“I saw my mom’s addiction as an

embarrassment, not realizing it

was an illness,” he said. We were

too young to understand addiction

and why we struggled financially.

There were missed field trips

and on occasion, there was never

enough money to purchase lunch

at school. In was during Pascoe’s

moments of solitude and shedding

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By Bobby R. Henry, Sr.

As Donald Trump prepares

to return to the White House

in 2025, his administration is

shaping up to be more radical

and dangerous than ever.

From his embrace of vaccine

skepticism to his disturbing

judicial agenda, Trump’s

latest cabinet appointments

reveal an alarming willingness

to elevate unqualified

and ethically compromised

individuals to positions

of immense power. Most

troubling among these picks

is Matt Gaetz, a man with

a sordid history that should

disqualify him from public

office, let alone a cabinet

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of tears, he vowed to break the

cycle of despair.

Despite the constant turmoil

at home, Pascoe excelled

academically, and sports became

an outlet. He also joined the Nan

Knox Boys and Girls Club and

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estside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these editorial contributions made by local students.

Florida education

officials report

hundreds of books

pulled from school

libraries

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“The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison. “Forever” by Judi Blume. book challenges in the state. “If you take the time to look at

“Slaughterhouse-Five” influence and by Kurt Vonnegut.

that list, you will recognize that there is an issue with … this

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have been pulled from the shelves of some Florida schools, movement.”

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Recent emphasizing changes to key state conservative law have empowered values. parents As the and 2024 to fight election to expose landscape children to sexually explicit materials,”

residents to challenge school library books and required districts spokesperson Sydney Booker said.

takes shape, DeSantis’ decision to step back from his own presidential

to submit an annual report to the state detailing which books The list shows that book removals Home

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aspirations in favor of backing Trump adds a noteworthy chapter to

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have been restricted in their schools. Florida continues to lead state, with some districts not reporting any restrictions and

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group PEN America.

group’s analysis of public records, the Bethune-Cookman

department’s report is an University more favorable weather prevails.

“A restriction of access is a restriction on one’s freedom to undercount because it doesn’t include celebrated books a removed significant following day of unity Dr. William Berry, Provost and Acting Presid

read,” said Kasey Meehan of PEN America. “Students lose the an internal staff review, just those and pulled service following on Thursday, a complaint Jan. 18, expressed excitement and gratitude, stating, “We

ability to access books that mirror Biden their own lived Unveils experiences, from New a parent or resident. at the Michael and Libby Johnson excited about this project and grateful to all those

to access books that help them learn and empathize with people Farrell believes most Florida parents want their kids to have

Center for Civic Engagement

who … have different life experiences.”

broad access to literature.

Sweeping Student Loan (CCE). This momentous occasion

Also, on the list of books removed from libraries are Schools have restricted access to dozens of books by Stephen Created by Leia Palmer 3rd grader!

accounts of the Holocaust, such as “Anne Frank’s Diary: The King, a master of the horror genre brought known for together bestsellers students, like “It” faculty,

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Graphic Adaptation” and “Sophie’s Debt Choice.” Relief So is a graphic Measures,

and “Pet Sematary.” Officials in staff, Clay County alumni, also decided and that friends reacting to to the decision by some Florida schools to pull his

novel adaptation of “1984,” George Orwell’s seminal work on his book “On Writing: A Memoir commemorate of the Craft” was inappropriate the University’s books from their shelves.

censorship and surveillance. Surpassing 3.7 for Million

students.

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Stephana Farrell, a out about efforts to get his books Depot’s out of students’ prestigious hands, urging “Retool Escambia Your County, which is being sued by PEN America and

co-founder of the Florida Freedom to Read Project, which tracks readers to run to their closest library or bookstore.

School” competition and receiving Penguin a Random House, the country’s largest publisher.

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Deeply Rooted

Daughters of Malcolm X sue CIA, FBI

and NYPD over the civil rights leader’s

assassination

By Larry Neumeister

The Associated Press

(Source: AFRO)

Trump’s Policy Plans Signal Major

Shifts for Black Communities

Black leaders are concerned that

repealing Biden’s pledged HBCU

funding would hinder efforts to

address historical underfunding

at these institutions.

By Stacy M. Brown

NNPA Newswire Senior

National Correspondent

@StacyBrownMedia

With the Trump administration preparing

to take office in January, plans across numerous

policy areas are likely to significantly affect

Black Americans. From proposed changes to

education funding to civil rights enforcement,

early indicators suggest a series of shifts

that could reshape access to resources, legal

protections, and economic stability within

Black communities. Here’s a look at the

critical policies and potential outcomes that

many might want to monitor under the new

administration.

Education Policy

The Department of Education faces

an uncertain future under Trump, who

has proposed its elimination. This change

would dismantle federal oversight on public

education standards and divert funding

currently allocated to Historically Black

Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Black

leaders are concerned that repealing Biden’s

pledged HBCU funding would hinder efforts

to address historical underfunding at these

institutions. Trump has also indicated a desire

to provide what he calls “reparations” for white

students, citing perceived discrimination due

to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I)

Doing gets it done

The Bank of Doing ® supports

housing affordability,

sustainability, small businesses,

and financial health programs

to help communities thrive.

policies. If enacted, this approach could shift

federal resources away from minority students

to focus on what Trump describes as “equal

access for all.”

Rule of Law

Trump has consistently signaled a

reduction in the Department of Justice’s civil

rights oversight, raising concerns among

advocates. His approach would likely limit the

DOJ’s role in addressing police misconduct and

civil rights cases, including those involving

voting rights protections. Such changes could

result in fewer investigations into racial

discrimination in police departments and

might allow local jurisdictions to address—or

ignore—cases of potential discrimination. For

Black communities facing systemic challenges

in the justice system, this could mean a

significant loss of federal support for ensuring

equal protection under the law.

Health Care Policy

The Trump administration has expressed

an interest in reducing the scope of the

Affordable Care Act (ACA) and scaling back

Medicaid. Any cuts to these programs stand

to have a significant negative impact on Black

Americans, who suffer disproportionately

from chronic health conditions and high

rates of uninsurance. A report by the Kaiser

Family Foundation found that Black adults

are twice as likely as white adults to rely on

Medicaid. Reduced access to affordable health

care could increase existing health disparities,

particularly in states where Medicaid

expansion under the ACA was instrumental in

improving Black health outcomes.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Three

daughters of Malcolm X have

accused the CIA, FBI, the New

York Police Department and

others in a $100 million lawsuit

Nov. 15 of playing roles in the

1965 assassination of the civil

rights leader.

In the lawsuit filed in

Manhattan federal court, the

daughters — along with the

Malcolm X estate — claimed

that the agencies were aware

of and were involved in the

assassination plot and failed to

stop the killing.

At a morning news

conference, attorney Ben Crump

stood with family members as he

described the lawsuit, saying he

hoped federal and city officials

would read it “and learn all the

dastardly deeds that were done

by their predecessors and try to

right these historic wrongs.”

The NYPD and CIA did not

immediately respond to requests

for comment.

Nicholas Biase, a

spokesperson for the Department

of Justice, which was also sued,

declined comment. The FBI

said in an email that it was

its “standard practice” not to

comment on litigation.

FREEMAN & ROSS

By Philip Marcelo Associated Press

( Source: Atlanta Daily World)

Rudy Giuliani has relinquished dozens of

watches and a Mercedes once owned by movie

star Lauren Bacall to two former Georgia

election workers who won a $148 million

defamation judgment, his lawyer said.

Joseph Cammarata said in a letter filed

late Friday in Manhattan federal court that

the trove of watches and a ring were delivered

by FedEx to a bank in Atlanta, Georgia, in the

morning.

The 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 was turned

over at an address in Hialeah, Florida, and an

undisclosed amount of funds from Giuliani’s

Citibank accounts were also surrendered to the

two women who won the judgment, according

to the letter.

But Cammarata argued that forcing

Malcolm X’s daughters Malikah Shabazz, left, Attallah Shabazz, second

from left, Malaak Shabazz, third from left, and Gamilah Shabazz, talk

to the media outside the Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx borough

of New York, following the death of their mother, Betty Shabazz, June

23, 1997. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm, File)

For decades, more questions than answers have arisen

over who was to blame for the death of Malcolm X, who

was 39 years old when he was slain on Feb. 21, 1965, at

the Audubon Ballroom on West 165th Street in Manhattan

as he spoke to several hundred people.

Born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska, Malcolm X

later changed his name to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz.

Three men were convicted of crimes in the death but two

of them were exonerated in 2021 after investigators took

a fresh look at the case and concluded some evidence was

shaky and authorities had held back some information.

In the lawsuit, the family said the prosecution team

suppressed the government’s role in the assassination. The

lawsuit alleges that there was a “corrupt, unlawful, and

unconstitutional” relationship between law enforcement

and “ruthless killers that went unchecked for many

years and was actively concealed, condoned, protected,

and facilitated by government agents,” leading up to the

murder of Malcolm X.

According to the lawsuit, the NYPD, coordinating



Rudy Giuliani

Has Turned Over

His Luxury Watches,

Vintage Mercedes

to Former Atlanta

Election Workers,

Lawyer Says

Giuliani to relinquish his luxury vehicle was

“wholly improper” as the car should have been

appraised first.

If the value of the Mercedes turned out to

be less than $5,500, then it should be exempt

from the judgment under law, he argued in the

letter.

If it’s determined to be worth more than

that, then it should be auctioned off, with some

of the proceeds going to the two women: Ruby

Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye”

Moss.

“This is how the proper enforcement of

these assets should work,” Cammarata wrote

in bolded text. “Just ordering the vehicle

to be turned over to the Plaintiffs without

any appraisal has taken away Defendant’s

statutory and constitutional rights.”

The letter also goes on to argue that some

of Giuliani’s other possessions should also be

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Free Press

Thanks to advances in

Medicine, more than 95%

of children with congenital

heart disease survive to

adulthood in developed

countries, including the

United States. Despite this,

it is estimated that 60 to 90%

of them do not receive care

Deeply Rooted

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This Week in Health: Type 1 Diabetes

that decreases the body’s ability to produce

se (blood sugar) enter the body’s

NOVEMBER 21 - NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • PAGE 5

In the United States There Are More Adults Than Children with Congenital

Heart Disease, but They Often Do Not Receive the Specialized Care they Need

by an adult congenital heart

disease (ACHD) specialist.

Achieving health equity in

populations with congenital

heart disease (CHD)

requires recognizing existing

disparities throughout the

lifespan that negatively and

disproportionately impact

specific groups of individuals.

Studies have shown

that Hispanic people with

Black Infant Mortality Rate More Than

Double That Of White Infants: Report

By Jovonne Ledet

(Source The Black

Information Network)

Though infant mortality

rates remained the same

from 2022 to 2023, racial

and ethnic disparities still

persisted, ABC News reports.

On Thursday (November

14), a report released by the

Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention’s National

Center for Health Statistics

(NCHS) revealed that Black

infants are still dying at much

higher rates than their white

and Asian counterparts.

The disparity persisted

despite the U.S. provisional

infant mortality rate

remaining unchanged from

2022 to 2023 at 5.61 infant

deaths per 1,000 live births.

According to CDC data,

infants born to Black mothers

died at a rate of 10.9 infant

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deaths per 1,000 live births,

which was more than double

the rate of the 4.5 deaths per

1,000 live births among white

infants and 3.4 deaths per

1,000 live births for Asians.

Infants born to American

Indian and Alaska Native,

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander,

and Hispanic women also

died at higher rates than their

white and Asian counterparts.

Dr. Kirsten Bechtel, an

expert on infant mortality,

said the reason why racial

disparities continue to persist

is “the $100 million question.”

“One of things that’s great

about this data is that it

helps us work backward. It’s

like the canary in the gold

mine,” Bechtel said. “Death

is an outcome that everyone

agrees on is a problem, but

why that problem happens is

oftentimes subject to vigorous

Black Americans

and Alzheimer’s

Submitted by Alzheimer’s

Association

Image of an older Black

woman with another Black

woman’s arms around her

shoulders. Among Black

Americans ages 70 and

older, 21.3% are living

with Alzheimer’s, a type of

dementia that affects memory,

thinking and behavior.

Learn what the Alzheimer’s

Association is doing to

provide care and support

and address disparities for

African Americans living

with Alzheimer’s or another

dementia.

Quick facts

While older Black

Americans are twice as

likely as older Whites to

have Alzheimer’s or another

dementia, research hasn’t yet

identified the cause. Higher

rates of cardiovascular (heart

and blood vessels) disease

may play a role. Some studies

indicate that after correcting

for overall health and

socioeconomic status, these

differences disappear.

Only 20% of Black

Americans say that they

have no barriers to excellent

health care and support

for Alzheimer’s or other

dementias.

Image of a caregiver providing

support

Half of Black Americans say

that they have experienced

discrimination while seeking

care for a person living with

Alzheimer’s.

For more information,

please see the Association’s

Alzheimer’s Disease Facts

and Figures special report

on Race, Ethnicity and

Alzheimer’s in America

(PDF).

If you or someone you

know has been diagnosed

with Alzheimer’s or another

dementia, you are not alone.

The Alzheimer’s Association

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congenital heart disease are

more likely to be affected by

adverse social determinants

of health, live far from

congenital heart centers and

therefore are more likely to

get lost to follow-up when

they become adults. They are

at risk of urgent admissions

and complications as a

consequence of not having

lifelong care. Many of them

discussion.”

Bechtel noted that Black

mothers have a higher rate

of pre-term birth, which has

been linked to higher infant

mortality.

“That has a lot to do with

access to timely prenatal

care,” Bechtel said. “Trying to

get folks access to timely care

during pregnancy and timely

care that is evidence-based.

We also know there is some

elements of structural racism

that is built into some of the

care these women receive.”

The infant mortality expert

said pregnant people need to

be supported financially, have

better access to medical care,

and have a community to help

take care of the child.

“Raising a child can be

very daunting, especially

if you have socioeconomic

challenges or you have to go to

work and you can’t take time

off after your baby’s birth,”

Bechtel said. “So we really

need to look at policies that

support pregnant people.”

Katia Bravo-James, MD

Adult Congenitial

Cardiologist

believe they are cured after

surgery and others believe

that as long as they do not

have symptoms, they are

healthy.

We know that adults with

congenital heart disease with

serious complications have

learned to adapt to their

condition and symptoms do

not correlate with objective

assessments. Furthermore,

Hispanic participation in

congenital heart disease

research and advocacy groups

is limited.

Experts in the Mayo Clinic

Florida ACHD Program are

here to collaborate with the

community. The program

takes a multidisciplinary

approach including boardcertified

ACHD physicians

who work alongside

interventionalists, surgeons,

Carolyn Gonzalez, APRN

Adult Congenitial

Nurse Practitioner

heart rhythm specialists,

advanced practice providers,

nurses and an administrative

team to provide cuttingedge

care along with a full

complement of specialized

diagnostic testing and

surgical and interventional

procedures to over 300

patients with ACHD each

year.

This year, the Mayo Clinic

Florida ACHD Program

launched the Hispanic ACHD

initiative. This initiative

aims to provide language

concordant ACHD care and

bridge the care gap affecting

Hispanic patients with

congenital heart disease.

Social media is also being

leveraged to provide education

relevant for early detection

and lifelong care for people

with congenital heart disease

Cannabis Use Can Only Help

Relieve HIV/AIDS Symptoms

Editor’s note: This

commentary is provided

by the Medical Marijuana

Education and Research

Initiative (MMERI) of

Florida A&M University.

While the human

immunodeficiency virus

(HIV) is a qualifying condition

for medical marijuana use

in Florida, an expert in the

field of HIV research and

treatment says cannabis will

only help suppress symptoms

of the disease.

“I want to be really clear

that cannabis does not treat

HIV,” states Dr. Natalie

Wilson, PhD, an expert in HIV

research with over 25 years

of experience. She explains

that while antiretroviral

therapy is the only treatment

that suppresses the lifethreatening

virus, it does not

neutralize the symptoms of

HIV or AIDS, such as pain,

sleep issues, fatigue, and

neuropathy.

Anyone who tests

positive for HIV/AIDS

should immediately begin

antiretroviral therapy under

the direction of healthcare

professionals, Dr. Wilson

says. The Florida Department

of Health (FDOH) reported

nearly 130,000 residents

living with HIV as of 2023.

“We [also] see a lot,

depression, anxiety, and

brain fog. . . . Brain fog that

can lead to forgetfulness or

just not being able to think

clearly. Some people have

that neuroinflammation in

the brain,” Dr. Wilson adds.

Cannabis has antiinflammatory

and

antioxidant properties,

reducing symptoms like pain,

anxiety, and depression in

HIV/AIDS patients. It also

stimulates appetite, helping

patients take medications

with food. Qualified

physicians may recommend

treatments ranging from low-

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)

marijuana to non-THC

medications like cannabidiol

(CBD).

Inhalation of cannabis

delivers the fastest relief, says

Dr. Wilson, but that delivery

method may be too potent for

some patients diagnosed with

HIV. Edibles and tinctures

may be more tolerable in

the early stages of medical

marijuana treatment, but

“they could take anywhere

from 40 to 180 minutes to take

effect,” she says. Topicals are

another slow-release option.

In Florida, HIV is a

qualifying condition for

medical marijuana. To

obtain a medical marijuana

card, a patient can visit the

FDOH’s Office of Medical

Marijuana Use website (www.

knowthefactmmj.com) and

also find a qualified physician.

Visit

https://bit.ly/

MMERIOctober2024 to watch

MMERI’s Conversations on

Cannabis Virtual Forum

featuring Dr. Erin Boyd

discussing “HIV, AIDS, and

Cannabis.”

Westside Health Brief

Marsha Mullings, MPH

November 18, 2024

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Lodeiro CA, Melo V, Moreno

JS, Nuñez Gallegos F, Onugha

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Ansah DA. Health Equity

and Policy Considerations

for Pediatric and Adult

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Care among Minoritized

Populations in the United

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Dis. 2024 Jan 25;11(2):36.

doi: 10.3390/jcdd11020036.

PMID: 38392250; PMCID:

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Cabrera Fernandez DL,

Lopez KN, Bravo-Jaimes

K, Mackie AS. The Impact

of Social Determinants of

Health on Transition From

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in Columbus, Ohio

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NNPA NEWSWIRE – America has a problem. And like

those in Columbus, citizens must demand action from

politicians who ignore the very laws designed to protect

us. Words of condemnation are not enough. The failure

to enforce legal protections only signals complicity.

By Dawn Montgomery, Culture Critic

I refuse to utter his name. Since the announcement of his

presidential re-election, I’ve tried to stay calm, to remain, as

they say, “very demure.” But after what unfolded this past

Saturday, when a group of masked white nationalists stormed

the Short North Arts District area in Columbus, Ohio, waving

swastika flags and shouting racial slurs—a ratchet display of

pure hate—I just can’t. I am annoyed, but we knew this was

coming. Classic American terrorism, live and in color. And

make no mistake—when “that man” ascends to his concocted

throne, these events will only intensify.

Social media documented every angle of the chaos, showing

what Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther called a “cowardly

display.” The mayor said he would not allow “our neighbors”

to be “intimidated, threatened or harmed.” Governor Mike

DeWine echoed this sentiment, posting on X, “We will not

tolerate hate in Ohio.”

Yet, despite these words of condemnation, the police did

nothing. They were called to intervene but stood by as the

violence unfolded. Ohio’s anti-KKK law explicitly bans masked

groups from committing misdemeanors, with violations

carrying felony-level penalties. Still, not one masked white

nationalist was arrested—not even those who pepper-sprayed

patrons during an altercation outside a local bar.

Let’s be clear: everyone has a right to their beliefs, even

their bigotry. But harassment, intimidation, and violence are

not rights—they are crimes.

Failing to act is more than negligence—it’s an invitation.

Emboldened by inaction, white nationalist demonstrations

are growing. According to the Anti-Defamation League, white

supremacist-organized events hit a record high of 282 in 2023—

a staggering 63% increase from the 173 incidents reported in

2022. These aren’t just statistics; they’re warnings. They’re

flashing signals from a society on the verge of re-normalizing

hate.

What will it take for this to stop?

The next day, a different group took to the same streets.

This time, an influential group of Black men marched—

unmasked and unafraid. They came not to threaten but to

protect, peacefully standing as a barrier against hate. “We

are seeing a lot more people blatant with their racism, their

hatred, and it’s just sad,” Sean Walton, a local attorney, told

NBC4. “Let’s figure out how to come together and how to lead

and love. There’s so much fear, and I think it’s important that

we practice community care.”

This is what leadership looks like—unifying, protective,

and restorative.

America has a problem. And like those in Columbus, citizens

must demand action from politicians who ignore the very laws

designed to protect us. Words of condemnation are not enough.

The failure to enforce legal protections only signals complicity.

Let me be crystal clear: Black women may have lost this

battle, but not the war. We said what we said—we are not

going back. Not just for us but for generations who refuse to

inherit a legacy of hate.

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Rome’s Collapse: History

lesson101 v. Fate of America

“Is the House and Senate of Mice and Puppets or

Men and Women of integrity, strength, and power?”

John Johnson II 11/20/24

By John Johnson II

Roman history, a treasure trove of

insights, is the key to unraveling the

fate of America’s Democracy. This

information, though often overlooked,

holds immense relevance. On a Roman

history true-false test, it’s accurate

to guess that approximately 99% of

students would answer True, indicating

that the Roman Empire collapsed. This

percentage would drop if students

were asked to identify two reasons

for the collapse of the Roman Empire.

This underlines the untapped potential of Roman history in

understanding America’s political challenges.

A recently published book by Mike Duncan, “Storm Before The

Storm,” draws a dark parallel between the fall of the Roman

Empire and the dismantling of Democracy. Duncan traces the

political chaos and societal/economic upheavals that led to the

collapse of the western part of Rome and, decades later, the

remaining eastern half.

Upon returning to Rome after a tremendous victory, Caesar

declared himself Emperor for life, escalating political strife.

He then endeared himself to the citizens of Rome by sharing


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Jim Jones is Still Honored at the Graves of

the Children He Ordered to Be Murdered

Join Us for This Year’s Memorial to Push for Change

By Jynona Norwood

(TriceEdneyWire.com) - In the 1970’s,

Jim Jones, cult leader and deceiver

was able to draw thousands of African

Americans to his church from far and

near. He used numerous tools to lure

them: The Bible, Black gospel music,

and activism among false promises.

Our grandmother, Mrs. Julia Gales,

was Jones’s first Black member to join

Peoples Temple in San Francisco. She

recruited many families and friends

from across the country. Later, it was

our grandmother, who identified - with

unbearable screams - the names of our

relatives when they scrolled down on

the news. From that day to now, the

Jones family and church members have caused our memorial

services and efforts constant problems to give the innocent

victims a dignified memorial.

I do not have the money, staff, nor time to fight a cult, but

they do. Jim Jones is listed in honor at the gravesite of the

babies that he ordered to be murdered. Jones does not deserve

to be honored on top of their sacred final resting place. It is like

reliving a second Jonestown.


A Threat to Democracy

By Chuck Richardson

(TriceEdneyWire.com) - Following

a very stunning and dangerous setback

for Ukraine, the election of Donald

Trump poses even greater obstacles to

any favorable outcome in that war.

Because Ukraine is an ally to the

U. S. and adheres to the doctrines of

democracy and Russia represents a diametrically opposite form

of governance the fundamental question for American citizens

is, “Who will we support” under a Trump Administration?

After all the circumstantial variables have been considered,

are we going to support nations that agree with and confirm

the principles grounded in freedom and liberties afforded by

a democracy or a nation that will capitulate to the whims and

threats of a communist dictator?

No matter what optics are displayed, or the amount of saber

rattling is demonstrated publicly, the test of substance is the

practical impact of America’s decision on Ukraine’s ability to

survive or whether our actions subject them to a defeat?

It is implausible and dangerous to run with the foxes

and bay with the hounds. This nation cannot function under

the pretext of a freedom loving people and yet cave into the

demands of a bully.


Time to Close Florida’s

Dangerous Loophole in

Custody Law

By David Johnson

Florida may be known as the Sunshine State but there’s a

cloudy undercurrent in the state’s legal system that most people

are unaware of—a loophole in the law that allows one parent

to manipulate custody arrangements without facing civil

penalties. This gap in the law, which constitutes a "parental

manipulation exemption," has dire consequences for children

and custodial parents. It creates a legal environment where

the emotional and psychological well-being of children is put

at risk, and it’s time for Florida to take decisive action to close

this loophole.

The "Parental Manipulation Exemption" Defined

The "parental manipulation exemption" refers to an exemption

under Florida’s law that allows one parent to interfere with the

custody rights of the other parent while avoiding civil consequences.

Under current Florida law, a parent who disrupts the

custody arrangements usually escapes any serious repercussions.

This effectively gives manipulative parents a free pass to

engage in actions that could be considered "legal kidnapping,"

since criminal liability is rarely enforced in such cases.

This loophole not only undermines court orders and custody

agreements but also fosters a climate where parents feel emboldened

to act in their self-interest, often at the expense of

their children’s best interests. The result is a system where

children can be used as pawns in personal disputes, causing

lasting damage to them.


Autopsy for a Failed Presidential

Campaign and the Democratic Party

By Dr. Wilmer J. Leon, III

(TriceEdneyWire.com) - “…People

know that something’s wrong; Everybody

oughta know winter…The truth is there

ain’t nobody fighting; Because, well

nobody knows what to save, Brother,

save your soul; Lord knows it’s winter in

America. The Constitution, a noble piece

of paper; With free society; Well, they

struggled but they died in vain; And now

democracy is ragtime on the corners; On

the cord, hoping it’d rain…” - Winter In America – Gil Scott-

Heron

The 2024 American presidential election is over. The people

have spoken. The world is shocked! Trump won! Americans fell

for it again, or did they…fall for it?

Many in the African American community are angry,


The Gantt Report

Uncommitted

By Lucius Gantt

T h e

2024 election

ushered

in a

new kind of

American

voter, the

“uncommitted”.

Allegedly,

some qualified

United States voters

who practice the Islamic faith

stated they would not cast

votes for any Presidential

candidate.

Many of the uncommitted

instead voted for the

President-elect and against

the only candidate who called

for an immediate end to

fighting in the Gaza Strip and

a two-state solution to the

Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Black Americans should

know and understand ALL

Western religions have

African origins. If there are

Muslims who don’t know who

“Bilal” was and how close,

he was to the Prophet Muhammad.

Perhaps, ignorance

would explain why some in the

faith would vote for a white

racist who favors “Muslim

travel bans” and vote against

a Black candidate.

When asked by news

reporters why some Muslims

voted for a candidate who

used military strikes to kill

Muslim military leaders,

more than one Muslim said,

“Kamala would be worse!”

Does anybody love us?

People of the world who hate

each other so much seem to

hate Black people more.

Black people are the most

hated ethnic group in

America. When a trailer park

woman was asked if she would

change lives with Oprah, live

in her house, fly in her plane,

and hang out with celebrities,

the trailer park woman said,

“I want Oprah’s money, but I

wouldn’t want to be Oprah.”

Let me tell you something

you should already know.

Africa is the center of the

world and Black men and

women who write and talk

about our historical greatness

will be constantly shunned

and criticized.

Our brothers and sisters of

African ancestry can disagree

and even fuss and fight, but

we must defend and support

our kind!

We should support the people,

groups, faiths, ethnicities,

businesses, and so forth that

support us.

In my mind, “uncommitted”,

is very committed. I have been

committed to equal rights and

justice for Palestinians ever

since I learned what went

down in Palestine in 1948.

The idea that a yes vote for

the President-elect and a no

vote for the candidate that

sought an independent state

for Palestinians; is an “noncommitment”,

so to speak, for

the whole world.

Some Gantt Report readers

will never get it. No one, no

group, no religious faction or

belief, and no fake friends,

no fake supporters, no fake

providers, and no fake

committers will love us like

we should love each other.

If you do, say, and write

the right things, you will

be disliked and hated by

individuals with devilish and

wrongful intentions.

Gantt Report hate doesn’t

bother me one bit.

Believe it or not, the Black

men and women who have

stood up for you, protested

for you, and who have spoken

out for you like Martin Luther

King, Malcolm X, and Harriet

Tubman were once disliked

too.

Don’t ever be afraid or

hesitant to support the Black

men and women who risk

their lives, their careers, and

well-being for you!

Support the people who are

committed to you, committed

to Africa, and committed to

Pan-Africanism!


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New director takes charge of Miami housing

By Stephen Robb, Miami

Times Staff Writer

In a city where houses are

increasingly unaffordable and

homelessness is pervasive,

what is there to do?

Victor Turner, the city

of Miami’s new director of

housing and community

development, has some ideas.

“When you look at

affordable housing, you look

at it kind of like a threelegged

stool,” Turner said.

“You have rental, you have

homeownership, and then you

have programs to serve the

homeless, and they all kind of

work hand in hand.”

Turner, who was recently

appointed by city manager

Art Noriega to fill the position,

said everyone has different

housing needs that require

different solutions.

“Everyone may not be

ready for homeownership,

and they need rental

opportunities,” he said.

“There are people that have

been renting, now they’re

ready for homeownership,

and (we are) preparing them

for that. So I think just

maximizing our resources and

identifying families that are

in need, and steering them

toward programs and trying

to provide opportunities for

them — if they want to be a

homeowner and they’re ready,

or if they need to continue to

rent.”

Turner brings more than

22 years of experience in

housing affordability in local

government. He served as

the director of neighborhood

services in Fort Worth,



Victor Turner exploring ways to tackle affordability

crisis. Miami’s new director of Housing and Community

Development, Victor Turner (left), is aiming to steer

families into affordable housing programs. (Courtesy of

City of Miami)

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Minority Business Expo & Pitch Competition

By Staff Writer

The Urban League of

Broward County proudly

presented the 9th Annual

Minority Business Expo &

Pitch Competition, a dynamic

event focused on networking,

learning, and empowerment.

Held on November 9 from

10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the

Urban League’s headquarters

in Fort Lauderdale, FL, this

year’s event revolved around

the theme Path to Success,

offering attendees tools and

insights to drive business

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1st Place: Keith Lorren, Spice King, 2nd Place: David

Torrence, Throne Consulting Corp., and 3rd Place:

Vanessa Charles, Circle Charly LLC/Nounou

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Reverend Henry E. Green, III, Pastor

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

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

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

Email info@mthermonftl.com

SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

Meeting ID: 826 2716 8390 access code 55568988#

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

(716) 427-1407 Access Code 296233#

(712) 432-1500 Access Code 296233#

New Mount Olive Baptist Church

Dr. Marcus D. Davidson, Senior Pastor

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

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

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

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

WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY

Sunday Services: In Person

8:00 AM and 10:45 AM

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

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

Wednesday Encountering Truth

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

Where the Kingdom of God is Increased through:

Fellowship, Ledership, Ownership and Worship

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

Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church

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

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

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

Email: mountnebobaptist@bellsouth.net

Website: www.mountnebobaptist.org

WORSHIP SERVICES & BIBLE STUDY

(In Person)

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

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

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

“Reaching Our Wrold One Persons At A Time”

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

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

1161 NW 29th Terrace; Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311


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

mzbc2011@gmail.com - www.mtzionmbc1161.com

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

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

WORSHIP SERVICES

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Night Church School ............7:00 P.M.

New Birth Baptist Church

Catheral of Faith International

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

ORDER OF SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

www.nbbcmiami.org

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New Creation Baptist Church In Christ

r.curry7me@gmail.com

Drive-Up Sunday Worship - 10 AM

4001 North Dixie Hwy.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33064

(954) 943-9116

newcreationbcic@gmail.com

Williams Memorial CME Church

644-646 N.W. 13th Terrace

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311

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

Reverend Errol Darville, Pastor

E-mail: erroldarville@gmail.com

WORSHIP SERVICES and BIBLE STUDY

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

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

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

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

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

"Celebrating over 100 years of SERVICES"

St. Ruth Missionsary Baptist Church

145 NW 5th Avenue

Dania Beach, FL 33004

(954) 922-2529

WORSHIP SERVICES

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

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

Website: www.struthmbc.org

"Celebrating 115 Years of Service"

Victory Baptist Church Independent

Pastor Keith Cunningham

2241 Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Church: (954) 284-9413

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Celebrating over 85 Years of FAITH and FAVOR!

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

Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church

Rev. Dr. William Calvin Haralson, Pastor

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

Church: (954) 647-8254

Email: AMEZ522@Yahoo.com

SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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The New Beginning

Embassy of Praise

The Most Reverend

John H. Taylor, Bishop, Sr. Pastor

Dr. ML Taylor, Executive Pastor

4035 SW 18th Street, West Park, FL 33023

Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

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SUNDAY @11:00 am

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

Bible Trivia

‘Test Your Bible Knowledge'

How well are you with numbers? Today’s trivia questions are all

about the numbers.

1)How many healed lepers returned to thank Jesus?

2) How long was Jonah in the belly of the fish?

3) How many books in the Bible are credited to Moses?

4) The total years Jacob worked so he could marry Rachel?

5) How tall was Goliath?

6)The times Naaman was told to dip in the Jordan River?

7) How many verses are in the famous “love chapter” of 1 st

Corinthians?

8) The number of soldiers Gideon used to rout an army of

thousands?

9) The number of disciples Jesus sent out two by two?

***Biblical fact**** Old Testament laws included building

instructions or building codes for flat-roofed houses. (Deut. 22:8)

Answers – 1) Luke 17:12-19; 2) Jonah 1:17; 3) Hint-Torah; 4) Genesis

29:20-35; 5) 1 Samuel 17:4; 6) 2 Kings 5:14; 7) 1 Corinthians 13; 8)

Judges 7:1-7; 9) Luke 10:1

More Than a Game

Written By Mrs. Lory Edwards

South Florida has lost a Historian and Baseball enthusiast

in the person of Danny Phillips. Phillips passed away on

November 7, 2024, after a brief illness. Phillips was the

Founder and Director of More Than a Game, Inc., a Non-profit

organization based in Fort Lauderdale FL. Phillips started

More Than a Game alongside fellow Baseball enthusiast Eddie

Edwards Jr. in 2004. The organization educated the Community

both young and old on the era of Negro League Baseball when

Blacks weren’t allowed to play in the Major Leagues due to

segregation.

Under the guidance of Phillips, the More Than a Game

organization put on numerous events with the African American

Research Library and Cultural Center in Ft. Lauderdale,

worked with Old Dillard Museum, several city and county

agencies, private collectors and Florida Atlantic University to

bring memorabilia to the masses.

With the help of the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks &

Recreation, More Than a Game, Inc. was able to revitalize the

youth baseball program at Carter Park, which had over 125

boys and girls participating in little league baseball teams.

“Danny was a staunch advocate for the history of the Negro

Leagues and getting youth interested in baseball”, said Eddie

Edwards Jr., vice-president of More Than a Game, Inc. “We

were able to sponsor more than 500 youth to Florida Marlins

baseball games,” he added

Phillips once said of the Negro League ball players that, “They

were entrepreneurs. They had to build and make a living

doing this. That shows the ingenuity they had even through

adversity.” Phillips himself had coached and played for several

Minor League teams.

Johnetta Lanier, Broward County educator and

Administrative Personnel for More Than A Game Inc, stated,

“Danny Phillips was passionate about baseball and the

contributions negro players made to the game. He believed

strongly in preserving the history of Negro baseball players.

Danny would often say that More Than A game Inc. is

committed to sharing ‘The Real Story’.”

The LORD

has done

GREAT

things for

us, and

we are

filled with

Joy.

Psalm 126:3


Veterans Day with

Post #220

On November 11 th the Veterans of the American Legion Post #220 conducted a

Veterans Day ceremony at the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Veterans Day is

a National Holiday that reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country’s

service.

There were approximately 2.7 million U.S. service members served in Vietnam

during the war. Amongst other soldiers honored Post #220, in particular, gave honor

to Pastor Stanley Stubbs Jr., Army veteran. Pastor Stubbs joined the army in 1967,

fought in the Vietnam war, and served 8 honorable years.

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Acknowledgments/ Announcements:

In Memoriam * Death Notices * Happy Birthdays

Card of Thanks* Remembrances

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HAVE YOUR CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS PLACED ON THIS PAGE (954) 525-1489

Obituaries

Death and Funeral Notices

Casey Myers

Love And Grace

Funeral And

Cremation Service

Louvina “Vicky”

Woods Johnson

Funeral

Service

will be held

November 23 rd at

Mount Zion AME

Church.

Baby boy Messiah S. Pierre

Memorial service Saturday,

November 23 rd in the chapel.

Will Sullivan,

Jr. – 76

Funeral

Service

was held

November

16 th at

Kingdom Hall

with Brother

Vincent Harrell officiating.

Pearcy Mae

Williams –

89

Funeral

Service

was held

November

16 th at First Baptist Church

Piney Grove with Dr. Andrew

L. Williams, Sr. officiating.

McWhite’s Funeral

Home Services

Dorothy

Mae Moore

Funeral

Service

was held

November

16 th at

McWhite’s

Funeral

Home Chapel.

Jacqueline

Morris

Funeral

Service

was held

November

17 th at

Church Of

God Day

Adventist.

Roy Mizell & Kurtz

Funeral Home Services

Ella Jenkins, the first lady of children’s music,

has died at 100 from FP

Jenkins was inspired

by a lot of things — the folk

tradition, the civil rights

movement, the church.

In 2013, she told NPR that

when it comes down to it,

music is just about sharing

what you love. “Whatever you

happen upon with something

that you really feel that you

really like,” she said, “I’d

say listen to it, and listen to

it often. If you want to try to

repeat or imitate, do it in a

way that when you’re sharing

it, someone else is going to

think it’s beautiful, too.”

A lot of her songs had a

signature style of call and

response: “I say something,

and you say it back to me.”

The idea came to her from a

kind of unexpected source.

Wisdom Watch

‘I learned a great deal from

children’: Ella Jenkins on 50

years of call-and-response

Jenkins was born in St. Louis,

Mo. on Aug. 6, 1924. But she

and her family eventually

moved to the South Side of

Chicago, where one of the

hottest acts in the clubs at the

time was Cab Calloway. And

in his famous song “Minnie

the Moocher,” the “Hi-dee hidee

hi-dee hi” section is a calland-response.

“Then you’d say it back

— ‘ho-dee ho-dee ho-dee ho’,”

Jenkins explained to NPR. “So

I started doing not only with

his songs — I thought I would

make up few songs myself.

Children can learn very easily

by imitating, following the

leader and then pretty soon be

able to teach it themselves.”

Ashli St. Armant grew up

listening to Ella Jenkins. She’s

now a children’s musician

herself — performing as

Jazzy Ash. St. Armant says

that Jenkins made her feel

both proud and inspired of her

heritage, in the face of what

she calls a “daunting history.”

“Across the board,” St.

Armant says, “African-

American music, [the] Black

music diaspora, is sort of

approached in a really dark

place. And granted, Black

history has a really dark part

of it, but I think that every

culture has a right to be

celebrated. “

And Ella Jenkins celebrated

every culture.

“You can travel around the

world with Ella Jenkins

through her songs,” says

Cathy Fink, a Grammywinning

children’s musician

and a friend of Jenkins.

“Ella traveled the world

and performed all over the

world,” Fink says. “And as

she did, she would learn

from the people that she was

with. She would learn words,

or she would learn a song

from another country. The

first thing she’d say to a taxi

driver is, ‘What’s your name

and where are you from?’ And

then she’ll say, ‘Well, tell me

about your country.’ She sees

meeting each person as an

opportunity to make a friend

and learn something.”

And what she learned,

she taught to generations



James C. Boyd

Funeral Home Services

Joanne Renee “Red Rock”

Dixon - 64 Funeral service was

held November 16 th at James

C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel.

Lashunda Lovelace – 47.

Gregory

Lamar Moody

– 56

Funeral

Service was

held November

16 th at Lifeline

Christian

Fellowship, Inc. with Elder

Allen Grice officiating.

Thedius

Gaskins

Funeral

Service

was held

November 16 th

at Lighthouse

Worship

Center.

Henrietta

Hodor

Funeral

Service

was held

November

16 th at

McWhite’s

Funeral

Home Chapel.

Ignace

Rony Louis

Funeral

Service

was held

November

15 th at Sinai

Seventh-Day

Adventist

Church.

Rosetta

Williams - 71

Funeral

Service was

held November

16 th at Roy

Mizell and Kurtz

Funeral Home.

I

Will Give

Thanks To

The Lord

With My

Whole Heart;

I Will

Recount all

Of Your

Wonderful

Deeds.

Psalm 9:1


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Report Details How Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act

Could Better Serve Students of Color and Low-Income Students

Submitted by Lois Elfman

There are seven MSI

designations: Historically

Black Colleges and

Universities (HBCUs),

American Indian Tribally

Controlled Colleges and

Universities (TCCUs),

Hispanic-Serving Institutions

(HSIs), and Alaska Native

and Native Hawaiian-Serving

Institutions (ANNHSIs),

Asian American and Native

American Pacific Islander-

Serving Institutions

(AANAPISIs), Predominantly

Submitted by Black

Information Network

(Atlanta Daily World)

President-elect Donald

Trump’s plan to impose

blanket tariffs on all imports

and a 60 percent duty on

goods from China has several

major businesses gearing up

to raise consumer prices, per

the Washington Post.

Trump has argued that

his policy will increase

the manufacturing and

purchasing of U.S.-made

products. According to

Trump, companies moving

their production back to

the U.S. will be a less costly

option than shipping goods

from abroad.

“The higher the tariff,

the more likely it is that the

company will come into the

United States and build a

factory in the United States,

so it doesn’t have to pay the

tariff,” Trump told Bloomberg

last month. “The (exporting)

countries will pay.”

However, American

companies ordering retail

goods, manufacturing

components, or raw materials

from abroad usually pay

tariffs to U.S. authorities and

not their foreign suppliers,

per the Washington Post.

Black Institutions (PBIs),

and Native American-Serving

Nontribal Institutions

(NASNTIs). HBCUs and

TCCUs are mission based. The

other MSI designations relate

to enrollment demographics.

A new report released by

The Education Trust titled,

“Improving Titles III & V of

the Higher Education Act

to Better Serve Students

of Color and Students from

Low-Income Backgrounds”

examines how Minority

Serving Institutions (MSIs)

receive funds related to

Titles III and V of the Higher

Education Act (HEA).

Recently, one in five

higher education institutions

has MSI status.

“The Higher Education

Act is well overdue for

amendment,” said Dr. Kayla

C. Elliott, director of workforce

policy at the Joint Center

for Political and Economic

Studies and one of the authors

of the report. “The last time

it was amended was in 2008.

… The HEA and Titles III

and V need to be updated to

address the changing times

Businesses Preparing to Raise Consumer

Prices to Offset Trump Tariff Costs

Companies then pass the

majority of these additional

costs to the consumer.

According to the Post,

companies relying on imports

have already started to

prepare price hikes for their

consumers.

These companies include

makers and retailers of

clothing, footwear, baby

products, auto parts, and

hardware. Added costs from

Trump’s tariffs will force

these companies to raise their

prices and likely exasperate

shoppers following years of

inflation.

According to experts, the

average household could

spend an additional $1,700 to

nearly $4,000 annually due to

(Photo: Getty Images)

tariff expenses.

Some businesses started

ordering large volumes of

imports to gear up for a

potential Trump presidency.

Others have begun replacing

suppliers based in China with

new partners in other nations

where fewer duties may be

applied.

“We’re set to raise prices,”

Timothy Boyle, chief executive

of Columbia Sportswear, told

the Post. “We’re buying stuff

today for delivery next fall.

So we’re just going to deal

with it and we’ll just raise the

prices.… It’s going to be very,

very difficult to keep products

affordable for Americans.”

A MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLISHER from Front Page

and the changing nature of

relationships between the

government, institutions

and students.”Dr. Kayla C.

ElliottDr. Kayla C. Elliott

Researchers identified

leaders at 22 MSI institutions

representing five MSI

designations to examine

how Congress and the U.S.

Department of Education

(ED) could update Titles

III and V to better serve

students of color and lowincome

students. These

included current and former

Title III/V project directors,

MSI program evaluators,

presidents, vice presidents

and directors of institutional

advancement, who were

asked to offer their concerns,

experiences and suggestions.

“Because pandemic

assistance like the American

Rescue Plan and the Higher

Ed Emergency Relief funds

provided institutions a lot

more flexibility, we decided to

focus on how the institutions

in this report have been

able to use that additional

flexibility and additional

funding to address their longstanding

needs,” said Elliott.

“When we received the

federal COVID funds, it

allowed for students to be

able to take summer school

courses and not have to worry

about the tuition of those

classes,” said Dr. Dwayne L.

Tutt, assistant vice provost

of student success at North

Carolina Agricultural and

Technical State University,

an HBCU. “They take the

summer school classes,

they stay on track, they get

ahead, they graduate sooner,

which means they have less

student debt. … With that in

mind, can we allow that to be

an allowable activity going

forward? It worked for the

students from the standpoint

of debt, but it also works from

the societal standpoint of the

economy, getting them into

the workforce quicker.”

A significant theme in the

report focuses on the growing

number of institutions

that meet multiple MSI

designations, but Title III and

V funding doesn’t account

for diversity within an MSI

institution. The report also

Dr. Kayla C. Elliott

notes that there is room to

improve allowable activities

based on student needs. Title

III and V do not cover all Title

III/V project costs.

Elliott noted that those

interviewed focused on not

simply changing the amount

of support that institutions

receive, but the ways that those

institutions are supported.

Dr. Andrea Fabrizio, dean of

academic affairs and principal

investigator for the Title V

project at Hostos Community

College, an HSI in New York

City, said she would like to

see flexibility.

“Title V allows us to meet

academic needs in really

wonderful ways with tutoring

and professional development

for faculty, but our students

have a lot of other needs and

we’re seeing that more and

more,” said Fabrizio. “There

are needs with food, housing,

mental health support and

counseling. … The supports

they need to stay in school,

to do well in school isn’t just

about the academic piece. It’s

about all the other pieces that

impact their lives and often

make it difficult for them to

put their attention fully on

their academic path.”

This report is intended

to inform policymakers and

legislators about legislative

and administrative changes

needed to prioritize the

success of institutions that

serve underserved students.

“In terms of this type of

funding and the mission of

the HBCUs historically…has

been about the labor force, to

prepare a group of people that

are equipped to do various

jobs that would require

some education,” said Tutt.

“Therefore, improvement of

the labor force is what we have

Dr. Dwayne L. Tut

to think about in the future.

If an institution is fulfilling

that mission for society of

producing graduates that are

contributing to the economy

at higher levels, why not

reward them because they’re

doing that.”

EdTrust developed

recommendations on ways

that Congress and ED

could update Titles III and

V and positively impact

MSIs. Among the policy

recommendations include

increasing annual Title III

and V program funding and

differentiating considerations

for HBCU and TCCU

funding from enrollmentbased

MSI programs. The

report suggested that ED

should provide guidance

to competitive Title III/V

applicants on how best to

include allowable activities

that are not explicitly outlined

in HEA Titles III and V.

The reported recommended

that ED provide specialized

technical assistance to

competitive Title III and V

funding recipients to better

leverage Title III/V funding

for students of color. Finally,

the report noted that ED,

White House Initiatives and

all federal agencies with MSI

funding opportunities should

be more proactive in making

sure that institutions know

about and are able to apply

for additional federal MSI

funding in addition to HEA

Titles III and V.

“It’s important not to say

these institutions need to be

supported simply because they

enroll more students of color,

but because they’re actually

supporting and serving more

students of color,” Elliott

said. “That means centering

their wellness, centering their

development, centering their

academic support and making

sure that they are benefiting

from the institutional

designation.”

Gaetz’s long track record of deplorable behavior includes allegations of sexual

misconduct, including claims of raping a 17-year-old and being investigated by the

Department of Justice for sex trafficking of a minor. These allegations are not the

only stains on his record. House Republicans have investigated him for illicit drug

use, misuse of campaign funds, and accepting bribes. Such conduct is not merely a

private failing but a public danger. Yet, Trump has decided that Gaetz is fit for his

administration, testing the limits of even the Senate Republicans, who will be forced

to weigh their loyalty to Trump against their political survival.

But Gaetz is just one piece of a broader strategy by Trump to push the country further

right. His Project 2025 agenda aim to reshape America from the ground up, starting

with the courts. During his first term, Trump named 234 federal judges, including

three Supreme Court justices, whose rulings dismantled decades of legal precedent,

including the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. With a second term, Trump will have

another opportunity to stack the judiciary with far-right ideologues, cementing his

vision for generations.

These judicial appointments will have devastating effects, particularly on Black

Americans. Historically, the courts have played a crucial role in advancing civil rights

and protecting marginalized communities. Trump’s reshaped judiciary, however,

has been a key player in rolling back voting rights, gutting affirmative action, and

undermining protections against racial discrimination in housing, employment, and

policing. The erosion of these rights disproportionately harms Black Americans, who

already face systemic barriers in nearly every aspect of life.

Trump’s appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary adds another

layer of peril. Kennedy, a well-known vaccine skeptic, would oversee critical agencies

like the FDA and CDC at a time when public health needs strong, science-driven

leadership. Black communities, which have long suffered from healthcare disparities

and medical neglect, will be particularly vulnerable. Misinformation and weakened

public health infrastructure could exacerbate these disparities, leading to higher

mortality rates and reduced access to lifesaving care.

Economic inequality, already stark along racial lines, is likely to worsen under

Trump’s second term. His administration’s tax policies, deregulation, and favoritism

toward the ultra-wealthy will deepen the racial wealth gap. Black Americans, who

disproportionately rely on social safety nets, will face cuts to vital programs, further

entrenching cycles of poverty. Meanwhile, Trump’s rollback of criminal justice reforms

will mean harsher sentencing laws and increased policing in Black communities,

fueling mass incarceration and systemic violence.

It’s clear that Senate Republicans are beginning to grasp the toxicity of Trump’s

agenda. They worry that his extremist picks and polarizing leadership could cost them

seats in the upcoming elections. But mere concern is not enough. The Senate must

act as a check on Trump’s dangerous nominees, refusing to confirm individuals like

Gaetz and Kennedy who pose an existential threat to American democracy and public

welfare.

For Black Americans, the stakes could not be higher. Trump’s second term

threatens to dismantle the progress of the civil rights movement and plunge

marginalized communities further into oppression. America now teeters on the brink of

authoritarianism. Trump’s consolidation of power, his willingness to appoint loyalists

regardless of their qualifications or ethical standing, and his assault on the judiciary

all point to a country sliding toward a “banana republic.”

The only question left is whether Senate Republicans will stand up for the rule of

law or bow once again to the whims of a man determined to reshape the nation in his

own image. This moment demands courage and conviction. Anything less will leave

a lasting scar on the fabric of our democracy and deepen the inequities that Black

Americans have fought so long to overcome.

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FAMU Establishes AI Council and R1 Task Force to Strengthen

Research, Innovation, and Student Success

Submitted by FAMU Public Relations

TALLAHASSEE, FL -- In a decisive step toward advancing

Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) strate1gic priorities,

Provost Allyson L. Watson has established an Artificial

Intelligence (AI) Advisory Council and a Carnegie Research

1 (R1) Task Force. Both initiatives underscore FAMU’s

commitment to preparing students for emerging workforce

demands and to positioning the University as a leader in highimpact

research.

AI Advisory Council

“Innovation at FAMU begins with cultivating a futureready

mindset in our students and supporting groundbreaking

research among our faculty,” said Provost Watson. “The AI

Council will ensure that our approach to AI is forward-thinking,

ethical, and beneficial to society at large.”

The AI Advisory Council will play a pivotal role in assessing

the integration of AI across academic disciplines and campuswide

programs. Bringing together faculty experts, staff, and

student representatives, the council is charged with identifying

opportunities to enhance student training in AI, fostering

faculty research collaboration, and promoting ethical, equityfocused

AI practices.

Desmond Stephens, Ph.D., assistant provost for Faculty

Development, Teaching, and Innovation, will chair the

20-member council. He has been at the forefront of engaging

faculty and students in campuswide AI initiatives through the

FAMU Teaching & Learning Center.

“AI is transforming every aspect of our world,” said

Stephens. “It is essential that our students and faculty are

prepared to lead in this new landscape that is already having

profound impacts in and outside of the classroom.”

R1 Task Force

Simultaneously, the newly established R1 Task Force will

focus on aligning FAMU’s research infrastructure, faculty

support, and graduate programs with the benchmarks

required to achieve Carnegie R1 classification, a distinction for

institutions recognized for the highest level of research activity.

The R1 Task Force is co-chaired by Provost Watson and

Michael Abazinge, Ph.D., associate provost and dean of the

School of Graduate Studies and Research, with lead advising

from Vice President of Research Charles Weatherford, Ph.D.

The task force aims to increase research funding, expand

doctoral programs, and foster industry collaborations that

support faculty research.

“As we work toward achieving R1 status, we are committed

to advancing not only FAMU’s research profile but also

ensuring our research enhances our doctoral programs while

directly addressing the critical issues facing our communities

and society,” said Dr. Abazinge.

Both the AI Advisory Council and the R1Task Force are

expected to deliver initial reports and recommendations within

the next year, setting the foundation for FAMU’s journey

toward more significant institutional distinction and broader

societal impact. Continue reading online at: thewestsidegazette.

Provost Allyson L. Watson

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2024 SHIBA Report Urges Action as Black

Homeownership Faces Critical Challenges

According to the 2024 State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA)

report, systemic barriers continue to inhibit Black Americans from building

generational wealth through homeownership, which currently sits at a mere

45.7% compared to 74.3% for White households.

By Stacy M. Brown



@StacyBrownMedia

The National Association

of Real Estate Brokers

(NAREB) has issued an urgent

“Call to Action” to address

Black homeownership, which

has reached what NAREB

President Dr. Courtney

Johnson Rose describes as

a “State of Emergency.”

According to the 2024 State

Submitted by

Atlanta Daily World

Spelman College has

been awarded a $2.5 million

grant from the Office of

the Director of National

Intelligence (ODNI) to

establish the Spelman

Strategic and Security

Studies Center. The Center

will serve as an advanced

educational hub specializing

in training women of color

to be the next generation of

international strategic affairs

and intelligence community

leaders.

The five-year grant is

awarded under ODNI’s

Intelligence Community

Centers for Academic

Excellence, which aims

to enhance the strategic

priorities of the United

States through education and

of Housing in Black America

(SHIBA) report, systemic

barriers continue to inhibit

Black Americans from

building generational wealth

through homeownership,

which currently sits at a mere

45.7% compared to 74.3% for

White households.

“The 2024 SHIBA report

confirms that we are in a

State of Emergency with

Black homeownership,”

Dr. Rose stated. “The

SHIBA report underscores

that there has been little

progress in increasing Black

homeownership. The past

two years have been tough,

but even before 2021, Black



Honoring Service Every Day:

- Public Transit Empowers Veterans –

Every year on November

11th, Veterans Day honors

the immense sacrifice and

courage of service members

who’ve given their all for their

countries. Originally known

as Armistice Day, it marked

the end of World War I on

November 11th, 1918. Today,

this global observance takes

many forms: a two-minute

silence in the UK, ceremonies

in Kenya, and National

Independence Day in Poland.

These traditions highlight the

universal respect for veterans’

service that transcends

borders.

In the U.S., Armistice Day

Spelman College Receives Grant to Train Next Generation of

Leaders 0f Intelligence And International Strategic Affairs

development. It will fund study

abroad opportunities, critical

languages study, and student

scholarships for a proposed

new minor in international

strategic studies. This will be

done through collaborations

with the Gordon-Zeto Center

for Global Education led

by Vice Provost for Global

Education Dr. ‘Dimeji

Togunde, the Department of

Political Science chaired by

Dr. Kasahun Woldemariam,

the Department of World

Languages and Cultures

chaired by Dr. Jacqueline

Alvarez-Rosales, and others.

“This grant enables

Spelman to prepare a cohort of

students to take their rightful

places in conversations that

will shape, define and critique

international strategic affairs

and national security issues

and help build a better world,”

said Dr. Tinaz Pavri, chair of

Spelman’s Division of Social

Sciences and Education,

political science professor

and principal investigator for

the grant. “It also allows our

students to contribute their

talents, values, beliefs and

lived experiences to national

and international debates on

these issues.”

The Office of the Director

of National Intelligence

serves as the

head of the U.S.

Intelligence

Community,

overseeing and

directing the

implementation

of the National

Intelligence

Program.

Dedicated

to academic

excellence and

innovation, Spelman’s Center

will:

Enhance a rigorous

educational program that

merges in-depth theoretical

studies with practical

applications in international

affairs, intelligence and

security, ensuring students

are well-prepared for the



BCT employees and US veterans stand proudly in front

of a BCT bus at the Copans Garage, honoring their

continued service to the community.

was renamed Veterans Day in

1954, expanding its focus to

honor all U.S. Armed Forces

veterans. Today, Americans

commemorate the day with

ceremonies, and moments of

reflection, but true support

goes beyond November 11.

Communities nationwide

offer programs and resources

to empower veterans yearround.

Broward County is home to a

thriving veteran community.

According to FLHealthCharts,

nearly 5% of Broward County

residents are veterans,

contributing their strength,

dedication, and resilience to

our community.

“Veterans bring a

wealth of experience and

commitment to our transit

system,” explained Coree

Cuff Lonergan, CEO/General

Manager of Broward County

Transit (BCT). “We’re proud

to support them with reliable

services and fulfilling career

paths, which allows them to

continue serving the public.”

This mutually beneficial

relationship strengthens

both BCT’s workforce and the

community.

Public transportation

serves as a powerful resource

for veterans, connecting

them to jobs, healthcare,

and essential services. BCT

offers discounted fares

and dedicated support

programs, making these

resources more accessible.

For veterans seeking new

career opportunities, BCT’s

employment programs

allow them to serve their

community in a different

way, utilizing their discipline,

professionalism, commitment

and dedication.

This Veterans Day,

BCT proudly acknowledges



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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACCEPT PROPOSALS TO ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP FORT LAUDERDALE

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROPERTIES ON NW 22 ROAD AND ON NW 24 AVENUE

IN THE NORTHWEST PROGRESSO FLAGLER HEIGHTS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025, AT 2:30 PM AT THE BROWARD CENTER

FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, MARY N. PORTER RIVERVIEW BALLROOM, 201 SW 5TH AVENUE, FORT

LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33312

_____________________________________________

The Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (the “CRA”) hereby gives public notice pursuant of Section

163.380(3)(a), Florida Statutes (2021), as amended from time to time, of its intent to accept proposals for the sale and

development of real property within the Northwest Progresso Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Area pursuant

to the Community Redevelopment Plan for the Northwest Progresso Flagler Heights Area (NPF CRA Plan) in accordance

with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this Notice of Intent issued by the CRA. The Property consists

of five vacant commercial lots zoned Community Business (CB) and two vacant residential lots zoned RMM 25 – Residential

Multi-Family, offered for purchase in “As Is”, “With all Faults” condition by the CRA. Proposals shall include the purchase

price and plan for development of the properties subject to building code requirements and Fort Lauderdale Unified Land

Development Regulations.

The real property referred to herein is identified and is legally described as:

PARCEL #1:

660 NW 22 Road

Lot 8, of Block 13, of WASHINGTON PARK”, According to the Plat Thereof, Recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 22 of the Public

Records of Broward County, Florida.

(Property ID 5042 05 01 1990)

PARCEL #2:

708 NW 22 Road

Lot 13, of Block 11, of “WASHINGTON PARK”, According to the Plat Thereof, Recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 22 of the Public


(Property ID 5042 05 01 1820)

Together with:

712 NW 22 Road



(Property ID 5042 05 01 1810)

Together with:

716 NW 22 Road



(Property ID 5042 05 01 1800)

PARCEL #3:

744 NW 22 Road



(Property ID 5042 05 01 1550)

PARCEL #4:

800 NW 22 Road

Lot 12 and 13, Less the West 5 Feet Thereof, in Block 1, of “FRANKLIN PARK”, According to the Plat Thereof, Recorded in

Plat Book 21, Page 3 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida.

(Property ID 5042 05 08 0080)

Together with

808 NW 24 Avenue

Lot 14 and 15, Less the West 5 Feet Thereof, in Block 1, of “FRANKLIN PARK”, According to the Plat Thereof, Recorded in

Plat Book 21, Page 3 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida.

(Property ID 5042 05 08 0100)

(The “Property”)

The Property was conveyed to the CRA by the City of Fort Lauderdale in “As-Is” condition between October 2017 and April

2024 by Quit Claim Deed.

Files containing information regarding the Property are available on the CRA web site at www.fortlauderdalecra.com

under NOTICES - NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACCEPT PROPOSALS AND DISPOSE OF FORT

LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROPERTY ON NW 22 ROAD AND ON NW

24 AVENUE IN THE NORTHWEST PROGRESSO FLAGLER HEIGHTS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT

AREA – Files, consisting of Notice of Intent to Accept Proposals, Exhibit 1 (Location Map), Exhibit 2 (Broward

County Appraiser Property Information), Exhibit 3 (Surveys), Exhibit 4 (Deeds), Exhibit 5 (Appraisals

of Property), Exhibit 6 (Phase I Environmental Site Assessment), and Exhibit 7 (NPF CRA Community Redevelopment

Plan)

For information concerning procedures for responding to this invitation, contact Bob Wojcik, CRA Housing and Economic

Development Manager at (954) 828-4521 or email bwojcik@fortlauderdale.gov Such contact shall be for clarification purposes

only.

Submission Deadline

All proposals for the development and purchase of this Property shall be submitted on or before 4:00 P.M. on

Monday, January 6, 2025, to the address below, at which time all proposals will be publicly opened and recorded.

Proposals received after that time will not be opened or considered.

Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

914 NW 6th Street (Sistrunk Boulevard), Suite 200

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311

RFP Submission must include:

• One (1) signed original Cover Letter with a Purchase Offer for the Property, which must include all four

parcels. Purchase Offer shall separately identify the Parcel # and Purchase Offer for each Parcel. The appraised

value for each Parcel is as follows:

Parcel # 1: $ 100,080.00

Parcel # 2: $ 300,240.00

Parcel # 3: $ 100,080.00

Parcel # 4: $ 327,000.00

RFP Submission must also include:

• Two (2) copies of the Development Proposal, including all attachments plus one (1) electronic copy on a thumb drive in a

sealed envelope and marked:

“Property on NW 22 Road and on NW 24 Avenue Proposal”

It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to ensure their proposal is received on or before the deadline with the required

number of copies and in the format stated herein. The CRA is not responsible for delays caused by any mail, package or courier

service, including the U.S. mail, or caused by any other occurrence or condition. The CRA shall not be responsible for

the proposer’s cost and expense to assemble and prepare a response to this invitation. The CRA’s normal business hours are

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. excluding holidays observed by the CRA.

It is the intent of the CRA to select the proposer(s) who submits an offer to purchase and development proposal that, as

determined by the CRA Board of Commissioners, in its sole discretion:

1) Is in the best public interest of the CRA and promotes or facilitates the furtherance of the goals, objectives and

policies of the NPF CRA Plan; and is Most Responsive to the Requirements of the RFP;

2) Demonstrates quality construction, materials and features of the structure and site; and

3) Demonstrates the financial capacity, experience, qualifications and abilities best suited to carry out such proposal.

All three evaluation criteria will have equal weight. Proposals must address the evaluation criteria of this invitation to submit

an offer and development proposal in compliance with the CRA plan. Evaluation of Proposals will be conducted by an Evaluation

Committee consisting of a minimum of three members. The Evaluation Committee ranking will be presented to the

Northwest Progresso Flagler Heights Advisory Board and the CRA Executive Director will bring the recommendation of the

Evaluation Committee to the CRA Board of Commissioners for consideration of contract award.

Development Proposals shall include:

1) An Executive Summary that summarizes the project,

2) Information on the Proposer including name, address, email and telephone number,

background information, ownership and management structure of proposer, type of

entity, if any e.g. corporation, partnership, limited liability company;

3) Background information on Proposer’s development team;

4) Proof of Financial Capacity including tax returns for the last three years and bank

statements;

5) Proposed financing plan and detailed projected Sources and Uses of funding for the

project;

6) Development cost of construction including all hard and soft cost;

7) A minimum 5 year proforma of projected income, expenses,

debt service and profit . For rental property, the proposed rental rate

and for sale units, the estimated purchase price.

8) Conceptual plans of the project including site plans, floor plans, elevations, features

and amenities; and

9) A timeline/schedule for completion of project

The CRA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, either in whole or in part with or without cause, waive

any technicalities or irregularities of any proposals, cancel this notice of intent or to make the award that is in the best interest

of the CRA as determined by the CRA Board of Commissioners.

Proposers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all State, County, City laws and regulations and other applicable codes,

with respects to construction, operation and maintenance of the Property.

The selected proposer will be required to enter into several agreements with the CRA, including without limitation, a Letter

of Intent, Development Agreement and Purchase and Sale Agreement and such other appropriate agreements. The selected

proposer will be required to complete the project within 18 months of execution of the Development Agreement. Negotiation

of the Development Agreement must be completed within six (6) months of award by the governing body. The Development

Agreement may include, but not limited to approval rights over development, rights of reverter, development plan and

completion schedule, insurance and indemnification, and other terms and conditions deemed to be in the best interest of the

CRA and the public. Restrictive covenants will be required to ensure continuity of the proposed uses and prohibit uses that do

to not further the CRA Community Redevelopment Plan including adult uses, massage parlors, liquor stores and convenience

stores, as provided in the Unified Land Development Regulations (“ULDR”).

This invitation for proposal shall serve as a notice to the public of the CRA’s intent to accept a proposal and convey the

Property to the successful proposer, if the CRA deems it in the best interest of the CRA and in furtherance of the NPF CRA

Plan, and to enter into a Development Agreement, Purchase and Sale Agreement and such other appropriate agreements with

the selected Developer and to transfer fee simple title to the Property to the Developer selected by the CRA .

It is the intent to present the proposal to the CRA Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 2:30 pm, or as

soon thereafter as possible, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom, 201 SW 5th

Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. The Public may make comments at that time on the project and sale of the Property.

Anyone needing auxiliary services to assist in participation at the meeting, please contact the CRA Secretary at (954) 828-

5002 at a minimum of two days prior to the meeting.

Dated: November 21, 2024

Deeply Rooted

First 2 Black

women

to serve

in Senate

simultaneously

Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

and Angela Also-

By Alexia Mckay

(Source: Daytona Times)

Delaware Rep. Lisa

Blunt Rochester and

Angela Alsobrooks of Prince

George’s County, Maryland

made history on election night when they

became the first two Black women elected to

serve in the Senate simultaneously.

The two women, both Democrats, are the

first Black women elected to the Senate from

their states.

Rochester defeated Republican Eric

Hansen. She will fill the seat left vacant

by fellow Democrat Tom Carper, who

handpicked her as his preferred successor

when he announced his retirement last year.

Alsobrooks defeated Republican former

Gov. Larry Hogan for the historic seat.

Divine 9 members

Alsobrooks is a member of Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The sorority’s

international president Elsie Cooke-Holmes

said in statement about Alsobrooks that her

achievement marks a profound milestone

and follows in the footsteps of Honorary

Delta Sigma Theta Member Carol Moseley

Braun, the first African American woman

elected to the U.S. Senate.

“Soror Alsobrooks’ triumph is a testament

The Life of


to her relentless commitment to supporting

communities, championing justice, and amplifying

voices that are too often unheard,” said Cooke-

Holmes in a statement.

“Her leadership shines brightly as a beacon

of hope and possibility, inspiring countless Black

women and girls across the meaningful change.”

nation to pursue public service and create

She also congratulated Rochester, who is an

honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,

Inc. We also join in celebrating our Divine Nine

sister Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware in her

historic election to the U.S. Senate.”

The Senate has never had two Black women

serve at the same time. Before Also-brooks and

Blunt Rochester, Vice President Kamala Harris

was the second Black woman and first South

Asian woman to serve.

Sen. Laphonza Butler made history last year

as the first Black and openly lesbian senator

in Congress when California Governor Gavin

Newsom appointed her to fill the seat held by the

late Dianne Feinstein.

Vincent Pascoe from Front Page

began to find his voice. While he had numerous mentors who served as father figures, he

credits Vernon Dooling and Coach Paul Fields from the Boys and Girls Club with molding

him into a young man with encouraging words of wisdom. The structured environment

allowed Pascoe to exert his strong leadership skills, and he was named Youth of the Year.

He was also hired as a youth aide, and the small income helped to support the family. Even

though the family struggled, Pascoe never showed defeat to the outside world and began

to set the stage for the future. He began to focus on long-term goals and how to change the

family dynamics. As his mother’s addiction weighed heavily on his shoulders, and financial

resources were meager, Pascoe continued to thrive in the classroom and excel in sports, still

determined to move the needle forward.

Pascoe’s hard work through middle and high schools finally paid off and it’s time to

graduate from high school, but there was a problem, a big one. The money he hid in the

mattress to pay for the cap and gown and to keep away from his mom was gone, and he

couldn’t march with the class. The disappointment and anger from not walking with his

class didn’t last long. His daughter’s mom told him she was pregnant. It was time to make

serious life decisions with a child on the way. Pascoe chose to join the United States Marine

Corp and fulfilled his contract of four years, rising through the ranks to become a sergeant.

Pascoe credits the experience with shaping him into the man he is today.

Upon being discharged from the Marine Corps, Pascoe returned to Broward County

and began a career with the Broward Sheriff’s office as a detention deputy and is now a

Sergeant-Detention and has been with the department for 20 years. He has used his life’ as

an example for the young men detained and offers words of wisdom and encouragement to

anyone willing to listen. He believes this is his mission and if only one hears the message,

then he has done his job.

Pascoe has been married for 20 years and is a proud father. Ironically, the boys followed

in dad’s footsteps, and joined the military, with one of the sons still an active member of The

National Guard. His daughters are thriving, and they work for the Broward Clerk of Courts

Office and the Broward Sheriff’s Office. The other two are honor roll students and thriving

as well. He is present, an active father showering them with time,

attention, discipline, and most importantly, love. He is the first one in his family to graduate

from high school, the first to have a child and the first one to get married.

Pascoe’s mom has been clean and sober for over 15 years now, and he has come to terms

with her addiction and the disappointments. They now have a strong relationship, and she

is active in their lives. In many ways, Pascoe’s life story is like a parallel as he looks in the

rearview mirror at the past, but glares into the future with joy and resolve. Yes, Pascoe has

fulfilled the promise he made to himself as a young kid growing up in Dixie Court, and for

him now, life is good.


Deeply Rooted


Be Expressive and Impressive

with Energetic Exotics

By Victoria Floyd

Going to see Martin

Lawrence at the Hard Rock

Live? Or the Los Angeles

Lakers and the Miami Heat

at the Crypto.com Arena by

the bay in Miami? Or, to a

swanky event where you’re

dressed to impress and want

to arrive in style. Energetic

Exotics has just the car for

you, and you can enjoy South

Florida’s beautiful scenery as

the chauffeur cruises to the

destination.

Founded by Tampabased

couple Marlon and

Jessica Wentworth in 2019,

the budding entrepreneurs

made the decision to bet

on themselves and took a

giant step forward. “We

walked into a dealership

with our life savings and a

dream,” Marlon said. We

drove off the parking lot in a

Mercedes-Benz Maybach GL

600, and our dream became

a reality.” The couple offers

the total experience in luxury

living with cars, yachts,

planes, you name it, they can

make it happen. Marlon’s

expertise in logistics and

Jessica’s extensive career in

customer service parlays into

a top-notch experience for

customers.

Black Friday Approaches with Fewer

Bargain-Hunting Options Nationwide

The shakeup reflects a retail landscape grappling with changing

consumer habits, financial pressures, and shifting strategies.

By Stacy M. Brown



@StacyBrownMedia

As Black Friday

approaches, shoppers across

the United States prepare

for the holiday shopping rush

against widespread retail

closures. More than 2,000

stores are set to shut their

doors by the end of 2024,

with 13 major retail chains

accounting for a total of 2,055

closures. The shakeup reflects

a retail landscape grappling

with changing consumer

DID YOU

KNOW?

habits, financial pressures,

and shifting strategies.

Family Dollar tops the list,

closing at least 600 locations

this year. The chain’s

decision is part of a broader

trend among large retailers

reassessing their footprints to

focus on profitability. While

some, like Walmart and TJX

(the parent company of T.J.

Maxx and Marshalls), are

also closing underperforming

locations, they plan to open

new stores in more lucrative

markets.

Pharmacies have also seen

significant reductions. CVS is

in the final stages of its threeyear

plan to close 900 stores,

citing demographic changes

and new shopping patterns.

Rite Aid has announced

another 77 closures, adding to

the 150 stores it shuttered last

year as part of its bankruptcy



Growing up in Carol City,

Marlon was well aware of

South Florida’s attraction

and it being a top destination

for tourists with its diverse

and vibrant communities,

and as he pondered how to

bring the same energy to the

Tampa Bay area, Energetic

Exotics was born. Not only is

it a brand, it’s also a once-in-alifetime

total experience with

concierge and well-trained

On November 11, 2024,

the City of West Park hosted

a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

to mark the successful

completion of one of its

Infill Affordable Housing

development projects. This

Marlon and Jessica Wentworth

and friendly chauffeurs. “Our

chauffeurs will treat you

like family with each detail

catered to accommodate our

customers’ needs and wants,”

Jessica said. The couple’s

13-year-old son has become

quite knowledgeable about

luxury automobiles as well,

gently persuading Mom and

Dad to purchase a particular

high-end vehicle.

But don’t forget Energetic

Exotics is perfect for prom

night, as Mom and Dad

can give their teens an

unforgettable experience,

with the chauffeur, of course.

And for the woman marrying

the man of her dreams to

make the grand entrance to

the wedding in a chauffeured

Rolls Royce or the luxury

vehicle of your choice as the



City of West Park Celebrates New

Infill Affordable Housing Project

milestone event, held in

partnership with Kinetic

Lifestyle Homes, celebrated

the city’s commitment

to expanding housing

opportunities for its residents.

Congratulations to the new

homeowner, and thank you to

everyone who contributed to

making this project a reality.

Together, we are building

a stronger, more inclusive

community!

Flag Bearer 1 st Black Medal of Honor

Soldier Sergeant William H. Carney

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By Don Valentine

On July 18, 1863, just

outside of Charleston,

the 54th Massachusetts

Volunteer Regiment

charged the Confederate

Army fort. Sergeant Carney

courageously retrieved the

American flag from the unit’s

flag bearer who fell after

being shot. The National

Park Service Archives wrote,

he “...continued to march it

forward pressing his wound

with one hand and with the

other holding up the emblem

of freedom. Despite multiple

serious wounds, Carney

pushed forward and planted

the flag upon the parapet.

When Union forces had to

retreat, Carney continued to

carry the flag until he made it

to friendly lines and handed it

to another member of the 54th

Massachusetts.” Sergeant

Carney proudly exclaimed,

“Boys, I only did my duty;

the old flag never touched the

ground!”

The all-Black 54th unit

from Massachusetts was

the first regiment formed

after Lincoln’s call for Black

troops. Sergeant Carney

and the other men in the

unit fought with valor and

gallantry. The Massachusetts

Historical Society recorded,

“...after several days with

little sleep, food or water, the

regiment was instructed to

lead the attack against Fort

Wagner on Morris Island.

In the disastrous assault led

by Colonel Shaw, the 54th

suffered very heavy losses,

including the loss of their

commander, and nearly half

of the men present were

killed…” That two hour

fight, often with hand to

hand combat, was a winner

for Black recruitment. The

Boston African American

Historic site gave this

summary, “Through their

heroic, yet tragic, assault on

Fort Wagner, South Carolina

in July 1863, the 54th helped

inspire the enlistment of

more than 180,000 Black

men…a boost in morale

and manpower that Lincoln

recognized as essential to the

victory of the United States

and the destruction of slavery

throughout the country.”

Sergeant Carney was born

a slave in 1840 and escaped

Norfolk to freedom via “The

Underground Railroad.” He

eventually rejoined his family

in Massachusetts, but as a

young slave he was secretly

taught to read and write by

a local minister at the age

of 14. The plan to join the

ministry of the Lord was

interrupted by the war. In a

letter dated October of 1863,

Carney wrote, “I had a strong

inclination to prepare myself

for the ministry; but when the

country called for all persons,

I could best serve my God by

serving my country and my

oppressed brothers.” That

service led to him becoming

the first black recipient of

the Medal of Honor. His

charge with the 54th is

immortalized in the Academy

Award–winning film Glory.


Dance in the Sunlight:’ Majorie Taylor Greene Threatens

to Unveil Republican Party’s Sex Crimes and Settlements

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), one of the most vocal supporters

of the MAGA movement, has publicly accused GOP leaders of

harboring sexual predators, using taxpayer funds to silence victims, and

suppressing evidence tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia

The Republican Party, on

the brink of controlling the

White House, Congress, and the

judiciary, faces a new firestorm

from within its own ranks. Rep.

Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA),

one of the most vocal supporters

of the MAGA movement, has

publicly accused GOP leaders

of harboring sexual predators,

using taxpayer funds to silence

victims, and suppressing

evidence tied to convicted sex

offender Jeffrey Epstein.

“If we are going to release

ethics reports and rip apart our

own that Trump has appointed,

then put it ALL out there for

the American people to see,”

Greene wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Her post was a direct warning to

Republicans considering releasing a House Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz

(R-FL), whom President-elect Donald Trump has nominated to lead the Department of Justice.

Epstein, a wealthy financier with deep connections to powerful figures in politics, business,

and entertainment, was convicted of sex crimes in 2008 and later charged with running a vast

sex trafficking operation involving underage girls. His mysterious death in a federal jail cell in

2019 ignited widespread speculation about what—or whom—he might have exposed. Greene’s

explosive claim to release “the entire Jeffrey Epstein files, tapes, recordings, and witness

interviews” adds a chilling dimension to an already fractious GOP.

Greene did not stop at Epstein. She accused Republican lawmakers of secretly settling sexual

harassment and assault claims using taxpayer money, calling on her colleagues to “dance in

the sunlight” if they proceed with efforts to derail Gaetz’s nomination. Her remarks come as

the Ethics Committee report on Gaetz reportedly includes allegations of sexual misconduct,

illicit drug use, improper gift acceptance, and attempts to obstruct investigations. Lawyers for

multiple women have accused Gaetz of sleeping with a high school student and paying for sex.

Trump’s decision to nominate Gaetz to lead the Department of Justice has sparked outrage.

Trump, who has been found liable for sexual abuse and infamously bragged about being able to

grab women by their private parts without consequence, introduced Gaetz as his pick despite

the mounting accusations. Trump’s defense of Gaetz reveals a broader pattern of shielding

individuals accused of heinous crimes within the GOP orbit.

Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) have joined the growing

calls for releasing the Ethics Committee report on Gaetz, further exposing the GOP’s internal

divisions. Greene, however, made it clear that if Gaetz is targeted, she will not hesitate to bring

down others with him, threatening to reveal evidence that could implicate Republican leaders

in the Epstein scandal and beyond.

As Trump and the Republican Party prepare to wield unprecedented power, Greene’s

allegations offer a grim preview of what that future might look like. A party that has already

experienced scandals and allegations of corruption now faces the possibility that one of its own

members will reveal its most sinister secrets. Greene’s warning is both a threat and a promise

to a party on the verge of total domination. “If we’re going to

dance, let’s all dance in the sunlight,” Greene stated. “I’ll make

sure we do.”

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MILES (SIAC), VA. UNION (CIAA), SC STATE (MEAC), JACK-

SON STATE (SWAC E), SOUTHERN (SWAC W) TAKE TITLES

SCORES

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Alabama A&M 22, Grambling State 17

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024

North Carolina Central 26 Howard 3

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Alcorn State 26, Prairie View A&M 13

Charleston 52, West Virginia State 17

Florida Memorial 48, Lincoln (CA) 8

Indianapolis 52, Lincoln (MO) 0

Jackson State 16, Alabama State 10

Langston 21, Wayland Baptist 20

Mississippi Valley State 24, Florida A&M 21

Norfolk State 38, Delaware State 19

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME RECAPS

SIAC

Miles 53, Clark Atlanta 25

FAIRFIELD, AL – The Miles defense picked off Clark Atlanta QB David

Wright III four times, scored on a fumble by Wright and pounded out five rushing

touchdowns en route to a 53-25 win in the SIAC Championship Game here

early Saturday. It was the second big win for the Golden Bears vs. CAU as they

defeated the Panthers 49-28 earlier in the season.

In CAU's first possession, Wright was sacked by Keith Green and fumbled

with William Hardy picking it up and running 48 yards for

a TD. After a CAU 3-and-out, the Golden Bears (9-2, 9-0

SIAC) drove 54 yards in nine plays to score on a 5-yard run

by RB Jonero Scott for a 14-0 lead. They added a safety

on a botched punt snap for a 16-0 lead after one quarter.

After the ensuing kickoff, Miles went 72 yards in six

plays to score on Javonta Leatherwood’s 3-yard run and

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a 23-0 lead. Wright (25-44, 356 yards) got the Panthers (7-

4-1) back in it at 23-14 with 36- and 15-yard second-quarter

TD passes to WR Jamal Jones (7 catches, 163 yards). Before the half ended,

Wright threw his first interception and Miles drove 75 yards in five plays to

score with :06 seconds left on a 2-yard pass from QB Kamren Ivory (9-21-1, 160

yards) to Leatherwood and a 29-14 lead at the break.

Wright threw his second and third picks in the first and second CAU second-half

possessions. Miles cashed in with a 6-yard Scott TD run after the first

pick and a 30-yard Roderick Smith field goal after the second for 39-14 lead.

CAU scored on a Wright TD pass and safety in the fourth quarter while Miles

added two rushing TDs.

Scott finished with 85 yards on 15 carries to pace the Miles ground game

that accumulated 220 yards on 42 carries. CAU WR Armone Harris had 10

catches for 146 yards without a score.

Miles was awarded a berth in the NCAA Div. II national playoffs when

the 28-team field was announced Sunday evening. The Golden Bears are

seeded fourth in Super Region II and will host fifth-seed Carson Newman

(9-2) the South Atlantic Conference runner-up in Fairfield, AL on Sat., Nov.

23 at 11 a.m.

CIAA

Virginia Union 17, Virginia State 13

SALEM, VA – Virginia Union, tied at 10-10 with Virginia State entering the

fourth quarter, scored a touchdown in the period and held VSU to a field goal to

earn a 17-13 win and its second straight league title in the CIAA Championship

Game Saturday evening here. VUU had lost 35-28 to VSU a week earlier to set

up the title game rematch.

VUU (8-3) got its game-winning score on a 23-yard pass from QB Mark

Wright to Reginald Vick Jr. with 10.57 left in the final stanza. The score came

after a 32-yard VSU punt gave the Panthers the ball at the VSU 37.

On the ensuing drive, VSU (7-4) drove 53 yards in 10 plays to the VUU

7 before settling for a 21-yard Joshua Campbell field goal at the 6:25 mark,

relying on its defense to get the ball back. VUU however ran off 13 plays and all

but :27 seconds off the clock before turning the ball over on downs at the VSU 3.

Wright only threw 13 times completing 7 for just 96 yards. VUU relied on

league Player of the Year Jada Byers who ran for 178

yards on 32 carries and scored the Panthers’ first touchdown

on a 2-yard first-quarter run. The teams exchanged

second-quarter field goals for a 10-3 VUU lead at the

break.

VSU got its only TD of the game on a third-quarter

7-yard pass from QB Romelo Williams (17-28-1, 149

yards) to Tylique Ray. It came at the end of a 13-play,

61-yard drive.

Richmond 24, Hampton 21

South Carolina State 54, Morgan State 7

Southern 31, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 9

Tennessee State 23, Gardner-Webb 20

Texas College 28, Nelson 7

Texas Southern 17, Bethune-Cookman 14

Towson 31, North Carolina A&T 13

CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES

SIAC Championship Game

Miles 53, Clark Atlanta 25i

CIAA Championship Game

Virginia Union 17, Virginia State 13

Byers

VUU was awarded a berth in the NCAA Div. II national playoffs when

the 28-team championship field was announced Sunday evening. The Panthers

are seeded seventh and will play at No. 2 seed Wingate, the champion

of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC), at 1 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 23.

THE STAT CORNER

WHO ARE THE BEST PERFORMERS IN BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS

2024 ALL-SIAC FOOTBALL TEAM - FIRST TEAM

OL - Ahmed Brimah, Jr., ALB; Andrew Dorsey, So., FVSU; Jason Stovall, R-Sr., MC;

Austin Euler, Gr., CAU; Christian Twymon, Sr., MC; TE - Travaunta Abner, Jr., MC; WR -

Armone Harris, Jr., CAU; Da'Shun Mitchell, Sr., SSU; RB - Ike Brown, Sr., LC; Brandon

Marshall, Gr., FVSU; QB - David Wright III, Jr., CAU;

DL - Israel Nwokocha, Jr., BEN; Robert Brown, Jr., LC; Roc Dowdell, R-Sr., MC; Adeon

Farmer, Jr., FVSU; LB - Jalil Lenore, Sr., CSU; Caleb Grant, Sr., MHS; Ty'Metrius

Patterson, Sr., BEN; DB - Lashon Young, So., MC; Dahlil Wilkins, Sr., CAU; Stephan

French, So., EWU; Malik Moore, Jr., TUSK;

PK - Lorcan Ryan, So., TUSK; P - Lucas Wynn, So., BEN; PR - Dejuan Bell, Gr., FVSU;

KR - Jaxon Williams, Fr., BEN

2024 ALL-CIAA FOOTBALL TEAM - FIRST TEAM

OL - Jared Achuff, Sr., BSU; Michael Todd, R-Sr., FSU; Bruno Onwuazor, R-Jr., VSU;

Kyle Estep, So., JCSU; Larry Jones Jr., Gr., VUU; TE - Kameron King, R-Sr., FSU; WR

- Reginald Vick Jr., R-So., VUU; Brevin Caldwell, Jr., JCSU; RB - Jada Byers, Sr., VUU;

Travon Tensley, So., SU; QB - Romelo Williams, Gr., VSU;

DL - Saevion Gibbs, Sr., SU; Lamonte Hill Jr, So., JCSU; Davion Watkins, Fr., LC; Isaac

Anderson, R-Sr., VUU; LB - Benari Black, Sr., JCSU; Sadiq Salawu, BSU; Carl Poole

Jr., Gr., VSU; DB - Shamar Baker, Fr., JCSU; Justin Fleming, Sr., WSSU; William Davis,

Jr., VUU; Donovan Howard, R-So., VSU;

PK - Brady Myers, Jr., VUU; P - Marvin Holmes, Sr., VUU; PR - Jahtwan Stafford, Jr.,

WSSU; KR - Zyaire Tart, So., LINCP

CIAA

Central IntercollegIate

athletIc assocIatIon

CONF ALL

W L W L

^ Virginia Union 7 1 8 3

Virginia State 6 2 7 4

^ League Champ

CIAA CHAMPIONSHIP

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYERS

VUU - Jada Byers, Sr., RB - 32 carries, 178 yards, 1

TD (2) vs. VSU.

VSU - K. J. McNeil, So., LB - Led Trojans with 7 tackles,

3 solos vs. VUU

CIAA POSTSEASON HONORS

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

Jada Byers, Sr., RB, VUU - Led CIAA with 1,497 yards,

214 carries, 7.0 ypc., 24 TDs, 152.3 ypg.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

Benari Black, Sr., LB, JCSU - Led CIAA with 114 tackles,

49 solos, 65 assists, 11.4 tpg., 3 sacks

OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:

Micah Robinson, Fr., RB, BSU - 10 games, 105 carries,

655 yards, 6.2 ypc., 65.5 ypg., 5 TDs

DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:

Marquis Edmond, R-Fr., LB, VSU - 31 tackles, 1 forced

fumble, 1 break-up in seven starts.

LINEMAN OF THE YEAR:

Bruno Onwuazor, R-Jr., OL, VSU - 95% grade on season,

allowed one pass pressure.

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

Zyaire Tart, So., WR/KR, LINCP - 700 kick return yards,

including a career-long 80-yard return.

COACH OF THE YEAR:

Maurice Flowers, JCSU - Led Golden Bulls to 8 straight

wins, national ranking, finished with 8-2 overall record.

Champions crowned in four conferences

LUT WILLIAMS

BCSP Editor

A lot of football championships were settled

Saturday.

Miles (9-2, 9-0) prevailed in a dominating

fashion, 53-25 at home over Clark Atlanta,

in the SIAC Championship Game. Virginia

Union (8-3, 7-1) got by rival Virginia State 17-

13 in the CIAA title game in Salem, Va. (See

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME RECAPS)

Miles and VUU were both selected for the

NCAA Div. II national playoffs when the 28-

team field was announced Sunday. They both

will play in Super Region II first-round games

this Saturday.

South Carolina State (8-2) moved to 4-0

in the MEAC and clinched that league's title

and berth in the season-ending Celebration Bowl

in Atlanta with a 54-7 blowout win at Morgan

State.

Jackson State (9-2, 7-0 E) clinched

the SWAC East crown with its 16-10 win at

Alabama State while Southern (7-4, 6-1 W)

took the West after its 31-9 win at home over

Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

JSU will host Southern in the SWAC

Championship Game on Dec. 7. The winner of

that game will meet South Carolina State in the

season-ending game in Atlanta.

Miles to host Carson-Newman

Miles (9-2, 9-0 SIAC) won its ninth straight

game this season against SIAC competition and

fifth title, first since 2017 and first for third-year

head coach Sam Shade.

Getting the fourth-seed in the seven-member

Super Region II, Shade's troops will host South

Atlantic Conference (SAC) runner-up, fifth-seed

Carson-Newman (9-2) on their home field at

Sloan-Alumni Stadium in Fairfield, Alabama at

11 a.m. (ET) Saturday.

Carson-Newman posted four single-digit

wins before falling to Wingate Saturday 28-13 in

the SAC Championship game. C-NU had beaten

Wingate 31-28 in overtime in the regular season

in one of those single-digit wins.

The Falcons average 33.6 points per game

and feature 6-2, 200-pound junior 1,000-yard

TOP PERFORMANCES

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

^ South Carolina State 4 0 8 2

North Carolina Central 3 1 7 3

Morgan State 2 2 5 6

Norfolk State 2 2 4 7

Howard 1 3 4 7

Delaware State 0 4 1 10

^ Clinched MEAC title

BCSP PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

OFFENSE .

J’Mari Taylor, R-Jr., RB, NCCU - 24 carries, careerhigh

208 yards, 3 TDs (61, 18, 40) in win vs. HU.

DEFENSE

Robert Jones III, Sr., DB, HOW - One pick

and six solo tackles vs. NC Central.

NEWCOMER

John Hannibal, 6-3, 315, Sr., DL, SCSU

- Benedict transfer led SCSU with 8 tackles, 5

solos, 2 TFL both sacks for -9 yards in win vs. MSU.

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

A. C. McMoore, So., NCCU - 92% grade,

2 pancakes vs. HU.

ROOKIE

Dwayne Carter, Fr., DB, DSU - 2 break-ups and

two tackles vs. NSU.

SIAC

southern IntercollegIate

athletIc conFerence

CONF

ALL

W L W L

^ Miles 9 0 9 2

Clark Atlanta 6 3 7 3-1

^ League Champion

SIAC POSTSEASON HONORS

OVERALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR (MVP):

David Wright III, Jr., QB, Clark Atlanta - SIAC

passing leader, 248 of 402, 61.7%, 3,271 yards,

297.4 ypg., 31 TDs, 16 ints.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

Isaiah Knowles, So., QB, Albany State -

190 of 289, 65.7%, 2,555 passing yards, 32

TDs, 8 ints., 255.5 ypg.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

Lashon Young, Fr., DB, Miles - 11 games,

SIAC-best 8 ints., 1 TD, 40 tackles, 1 FF.

FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR:

Tiant Wyche, Fr., RB, Albany State - 10

games, 101 carries, 553 yards, 5.5 ypc., 3

TDs, 55.3 ypg.

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR:

Jamir Dismukes, Jr., QB, Allen - 113 of 192,

53.9%, 1,842 yards, 19 TDs, 10 ints.

COACH OF THE YEAR:

Sam Shade, Miles - Led Golden Bears to

perfect 9-0 SIAC campaign, SIAC title D2

playoff berth.

rusher Jayden Sullins who has two over 200-

yard games among his 1,090 rushing yards

with 10 touchdowns. Two others have rushed

for over 380 yards. C-NU's 273.6 rushing yards

per game is third in Div. II.

They have started three quarterbacks this

season. None has passed for over 350 yards on

the season. Freshman Justin Johnson started in

the SAC title game and finshed 2 of 3 passing

for 16 yards.

Miles, 22nd in the d2football.com Top 25,

boasts one of the top defenses in the nation,

leading all of Division II in turnovers forced

(33) and turnover margin (plus-21). Its only

Div. II loss this season was 16-15 to West

Alabama to open the season. West Alabama (9-

1) is the third seed in Super Region II.

C-NU will test the Miles rush defense

that surrenders just 128.7 yards per game.

Redshirt junior LaMichael Rogers and Roc

Dowdell anchor the defensive line. Freshman

defensive back LaShon Young leads the nation

in interceptions (7) and was voted the SIAC

defensive player of the year.

Virginia Union at Wingate

Virginia Union is seeded seventh in the

Region and will be on the road at second-seed

Wingate (9-1) Saturday (1 p.m.) in Wingate,

N.C. Wingate is 14th in the d2football.com

Top 25. Wingate met VUU in the 2022 Div. II

playoffs and came away with a relatively easty

34-7 win.

The Bulldogs surrender just 10 points per

game, fifth-best in Div. II, and average 30.0

points on offense. Five rushers on the team

topped 200 yards with 6-foot, 197-pound senior

O'Brien Barnett leading the way with 528 yards

and five TDs. QB Brooks Bentley has thrown

for 1,586 yards and 12 touchdowns with five

interceptions.

Expect VUU head coach Dr. Alvin

Parker to utilize all his weapons to get some

points up against the Bulldogs. Getting recordsetting

RB Jada Byers (1,540 yards, 23 TDs)

going and unleashing the passing attack led by

QB Mark Wright (1,965 yds., 18 TDs, 5 ints.)

and featuring Reginald Vick Jr. (39 rec., 947

FROM HBCU GAMES OF NOV. 14-16, 2024

TOP NUMBERS IN BOLD

PASSING COMP-ATT-INT YDs TDs (YDS)

David Wright III, CLATL 25-44-4 356 3 (36, 15, 6)

Walker Harris, NCCU 20-35-1 321 1 (12)

Terrence Bardell, LANG 21-40-0 303 1 (9)

Kendrick Connelly, TEXC 14-29-0 298 3 (6, 68, 72)

Daniel Richardson, FLAM 18-24-0 259 1 (39)

Ty”Jarian Williams, MVSU 19-28-0 251 2 (4, 60)

Cornelius Brown, ALAM 20-35-0 228 1 (34)

Draylen Ellis, TNST 18-31-0 220 2 (23, 17)

Mekhi Hagens, ARKPB 14-27-0 216 0

RUSHING CAR YDS TDs (YDS)

J’Mari Taylor, NCCU 24 208 3 (61, 18, 40)

Jada Byers, VUU 32 178 1 (2)

Walter Wilbon, FLAMEM 9 157 2 (64, 52)

Jaden Sutton, DSU 22 146 1 (13)

Daquan Kincey, ALS 13 144 1 (48)

Athean Renfro, TXSOU 22 129 2 (5, 28)

Donovan Eaglin, ALAM 25 123 0

Tyler Smith, SCSU 3 118 1 (86)

Jaden McGill, TNST 15 100 1 (1)

RECEIVING REC YDS TDs

Jacquez Jones, CLATL 7 163 2 (36, 15)

Armone Harries, CLATL 10 146 0

Gregory Donaldson, TEXC 3 142 1 (72)

Nathan Rembert, MVSU 7 130 1 (60)

Kevin Allen, LANG 9 115 1 (9)

Maleek Huggins, B-CU 4 97 1 (62)

Andre Crawley, MSU 8 91 0

Keenan Hambrick, ALAM 8 89 1 (34)

Kam’Ryn Thomas, NSU 4 87 1 (24)

TACKLES

16 Kade Moledor, NCAT;

15 Andrew Jones, GSU; Jaden Kelly, ARKPB; Dylan Dubois, TEXC;

14 Robert McDaniel, JSU;

13 Steven Davis II, NCAT;

SACKS

2.5 Malachi Bailey, ALC; Novian Webb, TEXC;

2.0 Keith Green, MILES; John Hannibal, SCSU; Chibuik Oguayo, MSU;

Kendrick Lee, TEXC;

1.5 Max U’Ren, Juju Williams, NCCU; Equandricx Ross, ALC;

INTERCEPTIONS

2.0 Kevin Larkins Jr., Jayden Reeder, LIV; Jayden Smith, NSU;

1 34

SWAC

southWestern

athletIc conFerence

DIV

ALL

EAST DIVISION W L W L

^ Jackson State 7 0 9 2

Alabama State 4 3 5 5

Florida A&M 3 3 5 5

Alabama A&M 3 3 5 5

Bethune-Cookman 2 5 2 9

Miss. Valley State 1 6 1 10

WEST DIVISION

^ Southern 6 1 7 4

Alcorn State 5 2 6 5

Prairie View A&M 3 4 5 6

Texas Southern 3 4 4 6

Grambling State 2 5 5 6

Arkansas-Pine Bluff 2 5 3 8

^ Clinched Division title, Championship Game berth


OFFENSE

Ty’Jarian Williams, So., QB, MVSU - 19-28-0,

251 yards, 2 TDs (4, 60) in win vs. FAMU.

DEFENSE

Malachi Bailey, Sr., DL, ALC - 7t, 4s, 3 TFL (-11

yards), 2.5 sacks for -10 yards in win vs. PVA&M.

SPECIALIST

Victor Barbosa, R-So, PK, ALA&M - 4 of 4

FGs(45, 38, 44, 19) for 12 points in win over GSU

NEWCOMER

Athean Renfro, 5-9, 225, So., RB, TSU - 22

carries, 129 yards, 2 TDs (5 , 28 yards) vs. B-CU.

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Alabama A&M at Mississippi Valley State at Itta Bena, MS 12n

Jackson State at Alcorn State in Lorman, MS

2p

Prairie View A&M at Alabama State in Montgomery, AL 2p

Texas Southern at Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Pine Bluff, AR 2p

Bethune-Cookman vs. Florida A&M in Orlando, FL 3:30p

STREAMING / TV GAMES

Elon at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, NC - FloFootball 1p

Hampton at Albany in Albany, NY - FloFootball

1p

Howard at Morgan State in Baltimore, MD - ESPN+

1p

NC Central at Delaware State in Dover, DE - ESPN+

1p

Norfolk State at SC State in Orangeburg, SC - ESPN+ 1:30p

SE Missouri at Tennessee State in Nashville, TN - ESPN+ 3:30p

CLASSICS

Florida Blue Florida Classic

Bethune-Cookman vs. Florida A&M in Orlando, FL - ESPN+ 3:30p

NCAA DIV. II PLAYOFF GAMES

Carson Newman at Miles in Fairfield, AL

TBA

Virginia Union at Wingate in Wingate, NC

1p

yards, 9 TDs) and Ricky Key Jr. (30 rec., 416

yds., 3 TDs) will be key.

Still alive

Eddie George's Tigers of Tennessee State

(7-3) are still alive as the Big South-OVC race

comes down to the wire. TSU, currently tied for

second at 4-2 with UT-Martin and Tennessee

Tech, hosts conference leader SE Missouri (9-

2, 6-1) Saturday (3:30 p.m.). TSU would win

the league title and automatic berth in the FCS

playoffs with a win over SEMO, a U-T Martin

loss to Lindenwood and a Tennessee Tech loss to

Eastern Illinois.

MEAC champ South Carolina State and

SWAC division champs Jackson State and

Southern will finish out regular season schedules

over the next two weeks.

SC State hosts Norfolk State Saturday (1:30

p.m.) in its finale. Jackson State finishes up at

rival Alcorn State Saturday (2 p.m.). Southern is

off this week before facing Grambling State in

New Orleans on Nov. 30 in the Bayou Classic. A

week later SU is at JSU for the SWAC title.

larams.com Photo

INDEPENDENTS

CONF ALL

Va.-Lynchburg 0 0 2 6

CAA

Hampton (12th) 2 5 5 6

NC A&T State (16th) 0 7 1 10

GLVC

Lincoln (Mo.) (9th) 0 8 1 10

MOUNTAIN EAST

West Va. State (T5th) 5 4 6 5

OVC / BIG SOUTH

Tennessee State (T2nd) 4 2 7 3

SAC (Sooner Athletic Conference)

Texas College (3rd) 5 3 7 3

Langston (4th) 4 3 6 4

SUN

Florida Memorial (4th) 4 2 6 3-1


Walter Wilbon, Sr., FB, FMU - 9 carries,

157 yards (17.5 ypc.), 2 TDs (64, 52) in

win vs. Lincoln (CA).

DEFENSE

Jakai Linwood, R-Sr., LB, TEXC - 5

tackles, 4 solos, 2.0 TFL (-15 yards), 1

sack (-13 yards) vs. LINCC.

SPECIAL TEAMS

NA

HEAD DOWN,

MAN DOWN!!

Los Angeles defensive

back COBIE DURANT

(#14, SOUTH

CAROLINA STATE)

goes low to bring down

New England running

back Antonio Gibson

(#4) in the Rams’ 28-22

win Sunday. Durant had

three total tackles,

this solo, and defended

two passes as the Rams

improved to 5-5 on the

season.

BCSP NFL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

For NFL games of November 14-18, 2024

DEFENSE

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

season, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE) - In the Rams’

28-22 win over New England, Durant was credited

with three total tackles, including one solo and two

passes defended while playing 41 defensive snaps

(54%) and two on special teams (7%).

OFFENSE

– #71 TYTUS HOWARD, OL, Houston (6th season,

ALABAMA STATE) - In 34-10 win over Dallas

Monday night, Howard started at right tackle as the

Texans rushed for 141 yards and three TDs and and

passed for 257 yards while while giving up just one

sack (-7 yards). Howard was in on all 64 offensive

plays (100%) and six on special teams (22%).

SPECIAL TEAMS

– #29 BRANDON CODRINGTON, CB/KR, Buffalo

(Rookie, NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL) - In

handing Kansas City its first loss, 30-21, Codrington

had four punt returns for 56 yards (14.0 yards

per return) with a long return of 23 yards. He also

had one kickoff return for 23 yards. Codrington was in for eight special

teams’ snaps (33%).

– #19 XAVIER SMITH, WR/KR, Los Angeles Rams

(3nd season, FLORIDA A&M) - In the Rams’ 28-

22 win over New England, Smith fair caught one

kickoff and had 58 yards (29.0 yards per return) on

two kickoffs with a long return of 34 yards. Smith

was in on three snaps on offense (6%) and 12 on

special teams (44%).


SPORTS

Nunnie on the Sideline

By Nunnie Robinson, Westside Gazette Sports Editor

The tragic gun violence at my

alma mater, Tuskegee, followed

two other shootings at HBCU

homecoming games at Tennessee

State and Albany State, and

we had been forewarned to take

precautions and be careful.

I write rhetorically if MAGA

proponents will endeavor to

end gun violence or lean toward

Florida’s sycophant governor and

allow permit less gun ownership

in every state in America.

HBCU football has endured

and is still processing and

navigating some turbulent times recently. After experiencing

the tragic death and attending the funeral of teammate

Ryan Quinney, resulting from an automobile accident, the

Delta Devils responded with an emotional upset victory

over the FAMU Rattlers at Bragg Memorial Stadium in

Tallahassee, ending a 23 game home winning streak. The

loss followed a previous defeat to Prairie View, certainly

an anomaly in light of their 2023 Celebration Bowl Black

College Championship and early success in ‘24. Regrouping

and refocusing are fundamental in preparation for the

Florida Citrus Bowl Classic in Orlando this Saturday.

Both the MEAC and SWAC have meted out player

suspensions due to brawls between North Carolina Central

and Howard and Alabama State and Jackson State. In the

aftermath of the Howard/NCC incident, a total of 36 players

were suspended, 19 from Central and 17 Bisons. A NCC

coach was also suspended. Coaches Trei Oliver and Larry

Scott both expressed contrition, completely cognizant that

this kind of behavior is unacceptable.

The JSU/ASU game, contested in Montgomery,

emotionally charged because of division title at play,

resulted in 16 players suspensions, 7 Tigers and 9 Hornets,

leaving both teams weaker for upcoming games, more than

likely rival ones at that. Jackson State’s 16-10 victory

earned them the right to play Southern on December 7, for

the SWAC Championship.

Brawls have occurred in football forever, but when

multiple players from both teams are involved, it becomes

a dangerous, unpredictable, and untenable situation.

Play hard fellas but leave it on the field. The integrity of

the conferences and safety of players is paramount for all

HBCUS!

Photo: Getty Images

Former NFL Linebacker Charged For

His Role In January 6 Capitol Riot

By Jovonne Ledet

(Source: The Black Information Network)

A former NFL linebacker has been arrested for his role in

the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, CNN reports.

31-year-old Antwione Williams, who was drafted by the

Detroit Lions in 2016, was allegedly one of the first rioters to

breach the Capitol during the attack, a criminal complaint by

the US Attorney’s Office in Washington, DC states.

“Williams pushed through a group of rioters that formed …

and attacked and overcame the U.S. Capitol Police officers,”

according to the complaint.

Prosecutors said Williams engaged in violent confrontations

with police, pulling bike racks from law enforcement and

striking an officer on the head.

Video also shows Williams lunging at an officer who was

“deploying spray to prevent rioters from taking one of the bike

racks” being used to hold back the crowd, according to the

complaint. Williams later “grabbed and pushed two officers”

while rioters were trying to push past police lines.

Images from the riot and Williams’ social media account led

FBI agents to the linebacker, who is now a part of the UFL.

Williams was arrested Thursday (November 14) on charges

including assaulting and impeding officers, civil disorder,

entering restricted grounds, and disorderly conduct within

a Capitol building. He is due in court on November 21 in

Washington.

Deeply Rooted

Dillard XC Excells at

State Meet

From left to right. Miley Gill - 8th, Abigail Richards-

11th, Peyton Williams 10th, Kelly Greene -10th, Shynah

Collins 8th, Latiah Gore - 12th, and Ja Liah Gammage

-10th


The Dillard girls cross country team finished a close

second place after injuries to key runners prevented them from

achieving their ultimate goal of winning the Class 3A state title.

Undeterred, they now will muster all their strength, energy

and talent towards the next competition, a Nike nationally

sponsored cross country invitational in North Carolina. Coach

David Gill is committed to building a championship program

at Dillard High School, completely assured that this contingent

of talented, disciplined runners will maximize their potential

en route to achieving their ultimate goal: bringing a state

championship and national recognition to Dillard High and its

amazing community of students, alumni and supporters.

What Mississippi Valley State

coach Kendrick Wade said after

upset win over FAMU

By HBCU Sports

Mississippi Valley State was the story of the HBCU football

world on Saturday after shocking defending Black College

national champion Florida A&M 24-21 to snap a 15-game

losing streak.

The victory was particularly meaningful for the Delta Devils

as it occurred a day after the team attended the memorial

service for linebacker Ryan Quinney, who was killed in an

automobile crash a week ago.

Delta Devils coach Kendrick Wade spoke about the game

that, under the circumstances, he called “the biggest win of his

career.”

MVSU Head Coach Kendrick Wade reacts to his Delta Devils

shocking FAMU and ending the Rattlers’ 23-game home win

streak. pic.twitter.com/TazmGEGVn8

Miami Dolphins Announce Open

Applications for the Nat Moore

Scholarship & Vocational Grant

Endowment Progam

By The Culture

MIAMI GARDENS, FL -- In recognition of National Scholarship

Month, the Miami Dolphins announced open application

period for the seventh annual Nat Moore Scholarship &

Vocational Grant Endowment Program.

The program’s mission is to provide the youth of Broward, Miami-Dade,

Monroe and Palm Beach counties with the financial

resources needed to pursue avenues of education and training

for employment readiness. Guidelines for the scholarship and

grant are below:

Nat Moore Scholarship – award amount $10,000 ($2,500 per

year for four years)

1. Application deadline February 28, 2025, by 11:59 pm EST.

No late submissions will be reviewed or accepted.

2. Must be a high school senior graduating from a Broward,

Miami-Dade, Monroe or Palm Beach County high school on or

before June 2025.

3. Demonstrate financial need to attend college.

4. Minimum high school grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0

grade scale, excluding home studies).

5. Eligible students can apply for the scholarship linked here.



WG

Miami Dolphins running back De' Vane Achane rushes

for some of his team high 105 yards against the Las

Vegas Raiders, the 5th time this season reaching the

100 mark.


The Palm Beach Post

The Miami Dolphins defeated the Las Vegas Raiders at

home, securing consecutive wins for the first time in 2024. The

Raiders, desperate for a victory under first year head coach

Antonio Pierce, fought hard for 3 quarters before the Fins

were able to put the game away. Miami’s offensive consistency,

scoring on all 6 possessions in the second half, propelled the

team to victory while the defense and the sage Calais Campbell

shut the door on the inadequate Raider offense. Jalen Ramsey’s

interception sealed the 34-19 victory. It is obviously clear that

Tua’s efficiency and ability to maneuver pocket are essential to

offensive proficiency. Tight end Jonnu Smith, he of the 100 yard

receiving game, has taken pressure off Tyreek , Jaylen and the

receiving corps. And Odell Beckham continues to make critical

contributions. If they remain focused, a wild card possibility is

within their grasp. The remaining schedule is both encouraging

and problematic on paper, with both difficult challenges and

tangible possibilities. They have winnable division contests

against the Patriots and Jets (twice) as well as the Browns,

but imposing, difficult games against the Packers, Texans,

and 49ers. The Dolphins appear to be trending in a positive

direction at the right time so anything is possible.

The College Football Playoffs aka CFP is working just as

planned. Interest is sky high with multiple teams holding on to

the possibility of being one of the 12. It appears at this moment

that at least 4 Big Ten teams will be selected: Oregon, Ohio

State, Indiana and Penn State. In the SEC, things are more

convoluted as Texas has 1 loss and 5 others have 2 losses:

Alabama, Georgia, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Texas A&M. There

are SEC coaches who have expressed trepidation about playing

in the conference championship game, fearing a loss would

automatically eliminate them. Actually, it is a real possibility

if it gives that losing team 3 losses. There are only a few that

could overcome that deficit or have the national credibility

to be considered as there are too many other teams worthy

of consideration including BYU, Miami, Clemson, SMU and

Colorado. The formula for selection is clear, however. Win!!!

Do you realize how overlapping sports is today. Pick your

choice among college basketball, the NBA, the NHL, pro soccer,

et al. I don’t know about you, but I’m going to concentrate on

football, college and pro, for example, our upcoming trips

to Orlando and Montgomery for the Florida Citrus Classic

rivalry between BC-U and FAMU and the Turkey Day Classic

featuring Alabama State and Tuskegee. The other sports will

eventually have their day in the sunshine.

44th Florida Blue Florida

Classic set for Saturday,

Nov. 23

(Source: SPECIAL TO THE FLORIDA COURIER)

Florida Blue is proud to be the

title sponsor of the 44th annual

Florida Blue Florida Classic.

This marks the 14th consecutive

year Florida Blue has sponsored

this historic rivalry between the

Florida A&M “Rattlers” and the

Bethune-Cookman University

“Wildcats.”

This year’s 2024 Florida

Blue Florida Classic is set

for Saturday, Nov. 23. The

event begins at 11:30 a.m.

with FanFest, Tinker Field

(just outside the West Side of

Camping World Stadium).

The game begins at 3:30 p.m.,

at Camping World Stadium.

Admission to FanFest is free and

a game ticket is not required.

Tony Jenkins

The Florida Blue Florida Classic is the nation’s largest football

game between two historically Black college/university (HBCU)

schools. Since its inception in 1978, more than 2 million

spectators have attended.

Nearly 1.5 million fans have attended the Classic in Orlando

since the game settled in Central Florida in 1997. In addition to

an average of close to 60,000 spectators in the stadium for the

contest, thousands more fans fill Tampa Avenue, Lake Lorna

Doone Park, FanFest at Tinker Field, and the surrounding

community on gameday.

The Classic is the only HBCU rivalry owned and operated by

its participating teams, with ticket sales and corporate support

of the event befitting both universities directly.

“The Florida Blue Florida Classic is more than just a game.

It’s a celebration of events bringing together students, alumni,

and our entire Central Florida community,” said Tony Jenkins,

Central Florida Market president, Florida Blue. “Not only does

this historic rivalry generate an estimated $30 million annually

into our local economy, but much of the proceeds go directly

towards scholarships for deserving students at both schools as

well. Regardless of the final score, that’s a win for both Rattlers


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