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Bumpy roads and no sidewalks But will the projects actually get done?

Daytona Beach has its share of bad roads, including a substantial number of them in the Black community.

Midtown, Derbyshire, Madison Heights, Cedar Highlands and several other areas all have some roads that are cracked and bumpy, and that need to be either resurfaced or reconstructed.

Roads graded The half-cent sales tax requires Volusia County cities to identify the improvements the tax revenue will pay for. Streets repairs are selected due to a Pavement

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HALFPENNY SALES TAX

Condition Index (PCI) developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to determine the condition of roads.

A score of 100 is the best road condition; a score of zero is the

worst. According to the road ranking system, 80 to 100 means the road is in good condition and requires minor maintenance.

Sixty to 79 means the road is in fair condition and requires intermediate maintenance; 40 to 59 means the road is in poor condition and requires resurfacing.

Zero to 39 means the road requires reconstruction.

Roads such as Model Street Colfax Drive, parts of George W. Engram Boulevard, Mark Avenue, Pine Street, and parts of North Street and Hull Street all have roads or sections of that road with grades in the 30s, making them some of the worst roads in the city.

Both county and city leaders are pushing for a half a cent sales tax that would finance repairs See ROADS, Page 2

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Model Street has a bad roadway, poor sidewalks, and this abandoned home.

Confused about tax ballot? Here’s some clarity

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

In Volusia County, voters will soon get to decide if there should be a countywide half-cent sales tax to help with capital improvement projects.

The Supervisor of Elections Office will mail out the ballots for the special election on Wednesday, May 1.

Voters are to fill out the ballot either in favor of or against the tax and mail the ballot back to the Supervisor of Elections office no later than 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21.

This is a mail-in ballot election only.

“People should be looking for their ballot in the mail. They should have it the next day or up to three days later. We expect everyone to have it by the weekend.

If they don’t, I would rather people call and make sure we have the right address to see where the ballot went,” said Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Lisa Lewis.

How to return them

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To fund projects for county and municipal public facilities restricted to roads, sidewalks, bridges, water quality, stormwater and flood control, and amenities ancillary to those facilities, shall Volusia County Ordinance 2019-4 be approved to levy a one-half cent sales tax for twenty years; and to establish a Citizens Advisory Committee to review the use of proceeds?

People will only get ballots sent out in the mail. If they don’t get one, they can come pick one up.

They can also only have someone else return their ballots for them as long as they aren’t paying that person to do so.”

The ballots can be dropped off at City Hall or Town Hall at each of the 16 municipalities in the county or mailed back in. Registered voters also can have someone drop off their ballots.

Lewis explained, “People can only have someone return their ballot for them. A person can only pick up a ballot for themselves.

Register by April 22

Carter aiming for one more NBA season

to put the period on it yet,” Carter said with a smile after the Magic game.

“I’m very thankful. I just enjoy playing the game regardless of the Vince outcomes. I still Carter have the competitive fire and juices and I still hate to lose. It’s slowly draining out of my system, but I’m going to try it one more time and probably call it a career.”

BY JAMES P. HILL SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES

Forty years ago in 1979, the Daytona Times reported on local efforts to have Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday declared a national holiday. That was finally accomplished on Nov. 23, 1983 – more than four years later – when President Ronald Reagan signed a bill declaring a federal MLK holiday.

HALF-CENT SALES SURTAX BALLOT QUESTION

ORLANDO – Vince Carter is known from Daytona Beach to Toronto, Ontario for his high-flying slam dunks.

After facing the Orlando Magic on April 5 – a team he grew up watching and played for – the 42-year-old Carter said he wants to play one more season in the NBA. If the Hawks or another team pick him up for the 2019-2020 season, it will be his 22nd season, which would be an NBA record.

“It’s not over yet… I don’t want

The last day to register to be able to vote in the special election for the half-cent sales tax is Monday, April 22.

The half-cent sales tax is designed to raise funds for roads, sidewalks, stormwater and floodSee VOTE, Page 2

‘Fun to come home’ In the April 5 game, Carter scored 11 points and blocked two shots in 21 minutes of action.The Orlando Magic defeated Carter and the Atlanta Hawks by a final score of 149-113 in front of a sellout crowd at Amway Center.

The shooting guard and small

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Students get free gowns, encouragement at Pop Up Prom Boutique Students interested in attending area high school proms this month got some help in March with everything from their gowns to their makeup.

Higher Heights Consulting Inc. and PRETTY Ladies Girls Mentoring Program hosted its first Pop Up Prom Boutique on March 23 at the Yvonne Scarlett Golden Cultural & Educational Center in Daytona Beach. At the event, students were provided dresses, shoes, jewelry, gift certificates for beauty and hair supplies, hair services and makeup appointments.

“The goal of the event was to help students and families reduce the financial burden of purchasing formal attire and to provide the necessities associated with prom so that all girls have the opportunity to attend these events regardless of their financial circumstances,’’ said Rakinya Hinson, CEO and founder of Higher Heights Consulting Inc. and PRETTY Ladies Girls Mentoring Program.

Gifts, fashion show During the event, students were presented with information from former international runway model Hashmareen Griffin, who spoke about confidence and self-esteem.

In addition, students also were

Florida House gives support to hospital in Deltona

county,” Santiago told a House panel. The Senate does not have a similar bill, according to the House website.

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The Florida House voted unanimously Wednesday to pass a bill that would clear the way for a new Volusia County hospital that has been at the center of a legal fight.

With no debate, the House voted 117-0 approve the measure (HB 523), sponsored by Rep. David Santiago, R-Deltona. The proposal (HB 523) would allow the public Halifax Hospital Medical Center to operate hospitals outside the boundaries of its taxing district.

The measure stems from a legal battle about a decision

by Halifax, which is based in Daytona Beach, to build a hospital in Deltona, which is outside the district boundaries.

‘A big deal’

treated to a fashion show courtesy of students from Bethune-Cookman University and a makeup tutorial from KV White.

Words of encouragement regarding self-esteem, self-love and goal setting were presented by from Hinson.

Gift certificates and giveaways were provided by Moya Model

Beauty Supplies, MAC Cosmetics (Dillards in Volusia Mall), Laced Salon & Spa, Strands of Pearl Hair Salon, Giaz Jewelz Galore and Deborah Barrs-Dix. For more information on the PRETTY Ladies Girls mentoring program, visit https://higherheightsconsulting.org/girls-mentoring

After a legal challenge to the decision, a circuit judge ruled that Halifax did not have the authority to issue bonds for the hospital outside the boundaries.

Halifax appealed to the Supreme Court, which heard arguments in February but has not ruled. Santiago said last month that Deltona has been “crying for many years” for a hospital.

“This is a big deal for my

Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church of Daytona Beach will celebrate its Women’s Day on Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m.

The speaker will be Derrick Henry Jr., a first-grader, who is the son of Dr. Stephanie Pasley Henry and Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry.

Music will be provided by the Mary McLeod Bethune Children’s Legacy Choir under the direction of Constance Poitier.

Special honorees will go to local women’s organizations that sponsor programs that enhance the lives of children, youth and young adults.

A community forum is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24 at 6 p.m. The theme is “Inform, Educate, Empower.’’

Presenters will include Cynthia Slater on the 2020 Census, Nicki Junkins on Medicaid expansion, Lisa Lewis on voter registration and Amendment 4, and Dr. Grace N. M’Mworia on “Eight Symptoms You Should Not Ignore.’’

The events will be held at the church, 317 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

ROADS from Page 1 and replacements. The sales tax is designed to raise funds for capital improvement projects such as storm water drainage and flooding, roads, bridges and sidewalks.

Citizens speak Residents see the need to fix the streets, but many have concerns with other things, particularly speeding cars. Emma Lawson lives on Model Street.

Lawson said, “Yes, the road is in bad condition and needs to be done. I am more concerned with the constant speeding that takes place all day and night. We have notified law enforcement, but nothing changes. They have a way of going through speed bumps.”

Tommy Fullington lives on Margaret Street, which is right off Colfax Drive.

He told the Times, “They redid this street a few months ago, but Colfax is still bad. Colfax definitely needs improvement. I am also concerned about the speeding that constantly goes on in the streets.”

A man who only identified himself as Chris that lives on North Street also sees need for road improvement. He stated, “It’s not as bad on this end, but it is pretty bad down on the other end. We have a lot of roads in town that are uneven and need to be fixed. It causes concern with wear and tear on vehicles.”

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Mark Street going towards North Street will be resurfaced if the tax passes. It also has no sidewalks. there. Why did they wait so long?

“They say the retention pond across the street helps with stormwater, but it is hard to see.

I am usually long gone when a big storm comes. They are going to do what they want to do anyways.”

Millions to the city

Agree with using tax money Some residents are familiar with the proposed sales tax and others are not. But most are on board with using money raised from the tax to improve things like roads and sidewalks.

“I support using funds for roads and sidewalks. They definitely, need a sidewalk on Colfax with so many children playing on the street,” said Fullington.

Residents also want to see the money spent in their neighborhood.

Chris explained, “I am not familiar with the sales tax, but I do

VOTE from Page 1 ing projects, as well as other infrastructure improvements in the county.

Participation concerns The Volusia County/ Daytona Beach NAACP is concerned about the voter participation, especially since it’s a mail-in election.

“We are always concerned about low turnout

This vacant lot is on Pine Street, which will be resurfaced if the tax passes. support them fixing up the roads in the area. My concern is that they do it in this area. They always say they will, but they use money to fix up roads in other areas.”

‘Why did they wait?’

There is also skepticism on not

in any election. On this particular sales tax election, we are concerned that people haven’t been informed enough. Hopefully, the word gets out with the meetings that the city has been doing in regards to it,” said Cynthia Slater, president of the Volusia County/Daytona Beach NAACP. The City of of Daytona Beach is hosting community meetings on the halfcent sales tax twice a week through April.

Slater added, “The NAACP is encouraging people to attend those meetings that the city is having on the

only the sales tax but government and capital improvement projects in general, said Sam White who lives on Mark Avenue.

He told the Times, “I don’t really have issues with the roads.

I’ve heard about the sales tax. I know I lived in my house for 20 years before they ever put a sidewalk over on North Street over

sales tax so they can be informed on how this affects their community.”

Remaining meetings The final three Daytona Beach meetings are scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the following locations: • Tuesday, April 23, Schnebly Recreation Center, 1101 N. Atlantic Ave. • Thursday, April 25, Daytona Beach Police Department, 129 Valor Blvd.

• Tuesday, April 30, Church of Christ, 850 Beville Road

If the half a cent sales tax passes, it is estimated to bring in $45 million per year countywide.

It’s estimate to bring $3.7 million per year for Daytona Beach, more than $74 million during its 20-year life span.

Money raised by the tax is intended to be spent in the municipality where it’s raised. However, there is still skepticism about the money raised by the tax actually being spent in the Black community due to past neglect.

The city plans to spend 62 percent of funds raised by the tax on roads, 20 percent on flood control and 17 percent on sidewalks.

Streets get most In Daytona Beach the half-cent sales tax could provide $46.4 million to improving existing streets;

Despite the recent meetings on the half-cent sales tax, Slater believes more could be done.

“I don’t think it’s been publicized enough. It’s been discussed for a while, but a lot of people are just finding out about it,” Slater stated.

‘Be informed’ City officials want residents to take advantage of the meetings for information and to offer feedback.

“Any time you are going to vote on something, you must be informed on mak-

$12.9 million for new sidewalks; and $15 million to improve floodprone areas.

By zone, road improvements would be as follows: Zone 1 (28 miles of roads at approximately $6.9 million); Zone 2 (32 miles at approximately $8.2 million); Zone 3 (27 miles at approximately $8.1 million); Zone 4 (31 miles at approximately $8.7 million); Zone 5 (24 miles at approximately $6.5 million); Zone 6 (27 miles at approximately $7.7 million).

Fifty-seven percent of the roads in Daytona are in fair condition; 33 percent are in good condition; nine percent are in poor condition; and one percent requires reconstruction.

Meetings and ballots Public meetings on the sales tax for information, questions and feedback are being held every Tuesday and Thursday night around the city.

The Volusia County Supervisor of Election Office will mail out the ballot on May 1. The ballot must be filled out and returned no later than 7 p.m. on May 21.

ing a decision that will affect you both long-term and short-term, said Daytona Commissioner Quanita May. “A lot of communities feel left out. When it comes to these important decisions, citizens must be involved. They themselves will decide their own future, the Zone 3 commissioner added.

Registration numbers Meanwhile, voter registration is steady across Volusia County with no

major increases since the 2018 midterms.

Lewis noted, “We have no real increases or decreases in voter registration. We do have people moving into the county that are registering to vote here.”

There are around 400,000 registered voters in Volusia County, according to the elections office’s website.

For more information on the tax, visit www.codb.us and www.volusia.org.

For more details about the ballot, visit www.volusiaelections.org.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Museum celebrates rich history of American Beach The American Beach Museum opened, welcoming a busload of recent visitors to enjoy and experience the rich beauty and history of Amelia Island.

The museum also offers a variety of venues to accommodate weddings, reunions, concerts, theater parties, and an African market.

The group found its way forward with a day trip via Robbins Charter Coach, sponsored by the Women’s Day Committee of First (A.M.E.) Church, the Rev. Gillard S. Glover, pastor.

Coordinator Sonia White conceived the notion of having a tour, and with the help of chair Nellie Davis and co-chair Virene Garrett, they brought the Women’s Day event to reality.

The timeline contained a video, lunch and the tour, conveying that the museum, constructed in 2010, celebrates the preservation of the historic American Beach, “once known as the mecca for African Americans to enjoy sand, ocean, and sun...” said curator Yuwnus Asami.

The Lewis legacy Tour guide Eve Jones also chronicled the journey.

Black millionaire A.L. Lewis signed a deed purchasing American Beach on Jan. 31, 1935, so African-Americans could vacation during the era of Jim Crow and at the height of the Great Depression.

Lewis was the president of the Afro-American Insurance Company, Florida’s only insurer during the company’s onset in 1901.

Jan. 31, 1935, marked Lewis’ great-granddaughter’s birth date.

Former opera singer MaVynee Oshun Betsch passed away Sept. 5, 2005, but prior to this, she was known as “The Beach Lady,” an environmentalist,

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It was a tour providing the group with good food and excellent information.

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preserving the legacy of the beach.

Speaking in a video, referring to developers who jeopardize the beach’s integrity, Betsch said, “They say they come here for the beauty of the natural world of Florida, then they spend

the next 10 years changing it to where they just left.”

Diverse population American Beach takes in roughly 60 permanent residents – rich and famous Blacks, and the working class; while others are

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Black professionals. Still others are the Black heirs to the beachfronts acquired during slavery – in addition to 5 to 10 percent White, and not considering the snowbirds.

White, while reserving the tour, considered the needs and mobility of the older adults and those with disabilities, so that everyone could enjoy themselves.

She, however, is unsympathetic to those who’d rather rest on their laurels of having fancy homes and cars rather than completing the journey - doing the heavy lifting of preserving our legacy - especially in these troubled times during this presidential administration.

Davis added that the trip was not hard to arrange, and had they started earlier, they probably would have filled two buses rather than one. She also said that everyone enjoyed themselves. The food was good, as well as the tours, and the information was excellent.

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It is a private – premiere - educational opportunity, starting this year with VPK through the first grade, and growing each year through the 12th grade.

It is a unique, creative learning experience that your child will have in a small, safe, and nurturing educational environment.

It is a call to register for the VPK through the first grade and for the scholarship-sponsored tuition, available to the other siblings as well.

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Each student’s education is guided by his or her individualized Learning Plan.

The small, personalized campus fosters strong, interpersonal relationships with students, as well as their families.

Field trips, daily music instruction, a computer lab, and in-class computer stations with laptop computers are available to all students.

Extracurricular activities of a computer club, chess club, an Ambassadors club are available, along with sessions specializing in art, chorus, and cheerleading.

Extended school hours enable the students to participate in extracurricular activities.

Free meals are provided for breakfast, lunch and a daily snack.

The Academy of Excellence, at 95 Old Kings Road North, Palm Coast, can be reached at 386-447-9692.

Flagler NAACP set for April 27 The Flagler County NAACP will embrace a rich tradition, hosting a Freedom Fund Banquet, April 27, 5 to 10 p.m., at the African American Cultural Society, 4422 U.S. 1 North, Palm Coast.

The Freedom Fund initiative achieves the strategic focus of fighting modern-day slavery.

The banquet will be replete with a keynote speaker, live band, cash bar, and dinner.

Former Florida House Representative Sean Shaw will be the keynote speaker. Attorney Shaw was the Democratic nominee for

the 2018 Florida Attorney General election.

The ticket price is $75 per person.

To add your name to the waiting list for tickets, call Chair Marian Howell at 386-283-4311; Blanche Valentine, 386-302-3638, or the NAACP office, 386446-7822.

First Spring Tee coming in May The Men of the AACS (African-American Cultural Society) are in full swing for their First Spring Tee, backed by live entertainment and sensationally performed by Dante’s CCD Band.

The doors will open at 1:30 p.m. May 18, and will remain open until 6 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

The ticket price is $30.

That’s happening at the African American Cultural Society, 4422 U.S. 1 North, near Whiteview Parkway, Palm Coast.

There’s a caveat for GPS users to tag their device to pinpoint “Bunnell, Florida.”

The proceeds will support the AACS center and its cultural programs.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.aacspc.eventbrite.com.

In addition, tickets can be purchased from Chairman Alton Dempsey at 386-446-4430; or members Berkeley Chandler, 386793-4958; John Reid, 386447-6098; Charles McCray, 386-931-9117, or Johnie Spann, 386-453-5842.

••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted, the prodigal son, or daughter, and the bereaved.

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The politics behind Trump’s empty border threats Donald Trump’s flailing on immigration and the Mexican border continue to spiral into chaos.

First, he threatened to close the border with Mexico. One week later, he walked that back.

He declares a national emergency about the “invasion” of people seeking asylum from Central American countries, and then says he’s stopped all aid to those countries, which can only worsen the conditions that cause people to leave. He says he’s already building a wall.

That isn’t true.

bluster: “We’re going to give them a one-year warning, and if the drugs don’t stop, or largely stop, we’re going to put tariffs on Mexico and products, in particular cars. And if that doesn’t work, we’re going to close the border.

You know I will do it. I don’t play games,” Trump warned.

Crisis, not solutions

Trump got mugged

He torpedoes bipartisan measures that might begin to make things better. It’s increasingly clear Trump wants a crisis that he can use politically, not a solution that can ease human suffering.

Two weeks ago, Trump’s threat was clear: “If Mexico doesn’t immediately stop ALL illegal immigration coming into the United States through [sic] our Southern Border,” he tweeted, “I will be CLOSING…the Border, or large sections of the Border, next week.”

Less than a week later, Trump reversed himself. He suddenly praised Mexico as being “very nice,” claiming that Mexico had changed its policy toward the asylum seekers, which a befuddled Mexican government quickly denied.

He retreated by issuing new

What was the “something dramatic” that convinced the president to take back his threat? He was mugged by reality.

Closing our 2,000-mile border with Mexico would be an economic catastrophe, a moral blight, inconceivably inane and literally impossible. A combined 15 million people live along the border. Some $1.7 billion of twoway trade and hundreds of thousands of legal travelers cross the border each day.

Mexico is the second-largest market for U.S.-made products (Canada is first). It is our third-largest trading partner (after Canada and China). It is the fourth-largest supplier of foreign crude oil to the United States. It is the top destination for U.S. travelers.

Trump lives in a universe that he shares only with rabid Fox

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Honor your ancestors by respecting your elders It’s early Tuesday morning and your shift begins in less than an hour. You’ve slept through your alarm clock, you’re already late and it’s raining at the bus stop.

There’s only one seat left and it’s between you and a much older woman.

Common sense says the most logical and ethical decision would be to stand and let the older woman have a seat. However, knowing the mindset of my generation, there are many who would argue, “Why are seniors automatically entitled respect? Especially if I don’t know them.”

This isn’t as uncommon as you’d think, and with this new world order we live under, I wouldn’t be surprised if it became the norm.

RELL BLACK GUEST COLUMNIST

Two rules When I was a child growing up, there were two main rules my mother instilled in me: stay out of grown folks’ business, and respect your elders – all of them.

The ones you see at school; the ones you see at church; even the ones you see intoxicated at 10 a.m. As the pillar of the family and the village, we depend on our elders for wisdom and love that can’t be bought.

There’s a certain level of humility and dignity that comes

‘Mnuchin Madness’ – Don’t play with Maxine Waters Simmering in his putrid privilege, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin seemed to think that he was in charge of the House Financial Services Committee.

He was rude and rogue when he snapped back at Congresswoman Maxine Waters, the committee chair, because she checked him on his nonsense.

Mnuchin forgot his place and was publicly and unacceptably disrespectful to Waters who compelled his presence to testify, and then summarily dismissed him (“You can leave if you want”) when he got testy and disrespect-

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ful with her.

Rising to incompetence Mnuchin is really above his “Peter Principle” as Treasury secretary in any administration but No. 45’s. And those birds of a feather stick together because

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News commentators, but in this case, he was forcibly reminded of reality by Republican business leaders and by the conservative U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which warned that closing the border would “inflict severe economic harm on American families.” Even Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who usually wags his tail at whatever the president tweets, warned of “potentially catastrophic economic damage.”

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Chaotic policies Trump’s threats are just posturing, but his policy is a chaotic calamity. He declares a national emergency to claim money for his wall against the will of the bipartisan majority in both houses of Congress. He rails about the import of drugs, ignoring the reality that virtually all of the hard drugs come in through legal ports of entry that his “wall” won’t address.

He describes the rising number of people seeking asylum as “an invasion,” scorning both international and U.S. law and basic morals, then directs his State Department to cut off $450 million in aid to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, which will surely worsen the conditions that are driving people to seek asylum.

He traveled to the California border to celebrate the building of a new section of his promised border wall, when no new build-

with being raised or being heavily groomed by your grandparents or anyone of a particular age.

Someone from a previous generation who has been through the pain, the strife and the beauty of life and can now enjoy their golden years in peace. Our elderly are our mighty ancestors and should never be disrespected.

Recently, a clip of legendary poet and icon Maya Angelou sparked controversy for her response to a fan addressing her by her first name. “I’ve lived so long and tried so hard for a young woman like you, or any other, has no license to come up to me and call me by my first name,” she explained.

This quote started a media debate about whether elders were entitled to respect regardless.

Unthinkable idea The mere idea that this was up for a debate would make my grandma shake her head. If I would’ve walked up to one of my teachers or neighbors and referred to them by first name, I probably would’ve gotten knocked into next week. Senior citizens and elderly adults should always be referred to by their last name with a Mrs. or Mr. in front.

they share values and shady selfserving morals.

Mr. Mnuchin boldly requested government planes to facilitate his honeymoon, and is taking his cues from the man who has turned the presidency into a profit center, operating government on a “pay-to-play” basis with possibly Russians, Saudis and who knows who else.

No wonder Mnuchin won’t release No. 45’s taxes. No wonder he could not answer the direct questions of a congressional committee. No wonder he whined about being the “worsttreated” Treasury secretary in history.

Mnuchin’s performance was a tribute to the racist capitalist patriarchy that is the foundation of White supremacy. He would not have even slightly presumed to tell a White man, or a Black one for that matter, how to close a hearing. He might have told a

ing had taken place. It’s only a routine upgrade of old fencing.

He cut off protections for the Dreamers, young people who have grown up in the U.S., and torpedoed the bipartisan agreement that would have protected them and added to border security after he said he’d sign it.

He scaled back protections for asylum seekers, helping to create the backlog at the border.

Then his administration cruelly separated parents and children at the border, creating a shameful human horror that continues to this day. Clearly Trump wants an issue to run on politically, not a solution to a humanitarian tragedy.

Campaign strategy Steve Bannon, Trump’s 2016 campaign strategist, argued that as long as the debate is over immigrants, Trump bene-

and even books for the residents.

The word of mouth was so heavy that Channel 13 News came out and gave us a hand. Many questioned why I would do all that.

There are some duties you do simply because you’re here on this Earth.

White woman, possibly adding the term “honey” in to soften or sharpen the bow. But the only person he’d dare get huffy with, just based on the White supremacist belief of his privilege, was a Black woman.

reinforce the Dred Scott decision in which the Supreme Court of these United States declared that the Black man had “no rights that a White man is bound to respect.”

For Mnuchin, and too many others in the No. 45 circle, the Dred Scott decision still stands.

Mnuchin’s bad mistake Maxine Waters was the wrong Black woman. She takes back her time, stands up for her rights, and was not about to have a pathetic No. 45 lackey disrespect her.

While the Treasury secretary was disrespecting Congresswoman Waters, the House Judiciary Committee was holding a hearing about the dangers of White supremacy – displayed at its most privileged when an elected member of Congress is inappropriately chided by a Cabinet member who does not have peer status.

White supremacy attempts to

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We’re coming up in a time where social media and the Internet has warped our perception of reality and what is respectful. “Yes ma’am, no ma’am, yes sir, no sir,” was how you addressed an adult coming up.

Nowadays we say things like, “Respect is due to a dog,” insinuating that one must earn your respect in order to give them yours.

That way of thinking is immature and self-destructive. There are certain people who are entitled to a respect and care: veterans, disabled citizens and the elderly.

A few years back during Hurricane Harvey, the Windsor Apartments on Maley Avenue in Daytona Beach were dealing with a number of crises. Their power had completely gone out, causing hearing aids, oxygen tanks, air conditioners and refrigerators to stop working. Some people were starving in 90-degree weather. Those confined to wheelchairs weren’t able to use the elevators.

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fits. Trump uses attacks on immigrants as the centerpiece of his White nationalist appeal. His railing about the crimes of Latin American gang members is simply the updated version of the Willie Horton ad that George Bush used against Mike Dukakis.

So don’t worry about Trump closing the border. Even his administration won’t be that selfdestructive. And don’t expect him to make progress with the humanitarian crisis at the border.

Trump is fanning the flames, not putting out the fires. A sensible border policy and humane and effective immigration reform will have to wait for the next president.

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and not all the incoming freshman are present, spring football is important for several reasons.

“Spring football gives you an opportunity to do a lot of things.

A lot of guys who don’t get a lot of reps during the season get a lot more during spring. Also, a lot of players get to learn and get a feel for what the program has to offer,” expressed Sims.

Key players gone

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A spring showcase featuring the Wildcats is Saturday, April 20, at Daytona Stadium.

Wildcats take advantage of spring football

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

The Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats are in the process of completing spring football practice.

Their spring showcase (game) is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Daytona Stadium.

B-CU has been practicing since March 26. In the end, they will have completed 15 practice sessions of spring football activities and a few scrimmages.

CARTER from Page 1 forward for the Hawks is still passionate about competing and playing basketball on the highest level and the biggest stage on earth. Playing in Orlando is like being home.

“It’s always fun to come home, obviously, to play and my friends come out and see me play live.

Obviously, my family come out and see me play live,” he noted.

Basketball, music standout Carter grew up in Daytona Beach dreaming of playing in the NBA. He made the McDonald’s All-American team while at Mainland High School. He helped Mainland win the 1995 FHSAA Boys Basketball Class 6A state championship.

While not on the basketball court, he was a proud drum major with Mainland’s marching band. He also played the saxophone and baritone.

He received a music scholarship to Bethune-Cookman to join the Marching Wildcats band.

Chose Chapel Hill Carter chose the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and played college basketball for the Tar Heels.

“I enjoyed it being a kid; loving the game, playing the game, working on my game like any other.

And I was very fortunate to get an opportunity to play at top-notch University of North Carolina and from there it was like just see what happens,” Carter reflected.

“Some people were like, ‘Oh, I knew you were destined for the NBA.’ No, I just wanted that opportunity to try out and see what happens and it’s worked in my favor.

1998 Draft pick Carter was picked fifth overall in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors and trad-

Key returning players

The Wildcats went 7-5 overall and 5-2 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) in 2018.

The team finished in second place in the conference standings.

Why spring football?

The team is getting valuable work in that will help for the 2019 campaign.

“Things are going pretty well.

The guys have a lot of energy. I think that most importantly that we are working hard and that

There are a few unknown Wildcats that are turning heads like freshmen wide receiver Darryl Powell and transfer linebacker, Untareo Johnson from East Mississippi Junior College.

“They are both doing a great job! They didn’t get to play for us last year,” noted Sims.

Coming into spring practice BCU had a lot of question marks, including replacing key players such as corner back, Elliott Miller, linebacker Kenny Ndwukwe, along with defensive linemen Kevin Thompson, and Todney Evans) on the defensive side of the ball.

They also must replace offensive lineman Dwayne Brown, who led them up front and playmaking wide receiver Kaveon Mitchell on the offensive side.

Sims stated, “We have to find a way to replace those guys. They provided a lot of production.”

They must also replace kicker Uriel Hernandez and punter Javaunie Francois.

we are getting better,” said Head Coach Terry Sims.

Sims has been head coach since 2015; he has been with the program since 2010. Sims was an assistant coach under Brian Jenkins tenure (2010-2014).

Spring football is about bring-

ing the team together and implementing some things.

Sims responded, “Our No. 1 goal coming into spring practice is to get everyone on the same page and make sure everyone is doing their job.”

Although the season is far away

Quarterback Akevious Williams, wide receivers Jonathan Thomas and Steffon Francois, running back are returning offensive playmakers.

On defense, returning players include linebacker Marquix Hendricks and defensive back Tydarius Peters.

With the conclusion of spring practice, Sims feels confident in his team heading into the fall when things get going for the 2019 season.

“I would feel good lining up and playing anyone if the season started tomorrow,” Sims shared.

First game in Atlanta Bethune-Cookman opens the 2019 football season on Sunday, Sept. 1 in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge against Jackson State University.

The game will be played at Georgia State Stadium (formerly Turner Field) in Atlanta. It is presented by ESPN and will air live on one of the ESPN platforms.

ed for his UNC teammate Antwan Jamison on draft night to the Toronto Raptors where he became known as “Air Canada.’’

Carter and his cousin Tracy McGrady from Auburndale played together for the Toronto Raptors in 1998-99 and 19992000.

His NBA history includes stints with Toronto, New Jersey Nets, Orlando, Phoenix, Dallas, Memphis, Sacramento, and Atlanta.

Slam dunk master Also referred to during his career as “Vinsanity,’’ Carter put on an unforgettable performance winning the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk contest.

He is also remembered for a slam dunk in Sidney, Australia during the 2000 Summer Olympics when he actually jumped over 7’2’’ French center Frederic Weis.

Team USA defeated France in the Gold medal game 85-75.

‘I’m prepared’ Carter maintains being ready to perform is the key to his success.

“I’m prepared just like every 20, 21-year old in here, if not more. So that’s what makes it easy to come to work every day,” Carter said.

Carter has a career-scoring average of 17.2 points per game, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 1480 NBA games.

Every time he steps on the basketball court, Carter brings consistency, passion, and work ethic.

‘A pleasure’ From winning the NBA Rookie of the year in 1998-1999 to helping lead the rebuilding 2018-2019 Atlanta Hawks, Carter’s journey has come full circle – like a basketball spinning after he slams it through the hoop.

“And after 20-something years, it’s just business as usual for us all really,” Carter added. “It’s always a pleasure and I’m very thankful for the opportunity to still be seen playing in this professional game.”

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Vince Carter, then with the Dallas Mavericks, celebrates an alley-oop dunk during a game against the Orlando Magic at the American Airlines Center in Dallas in February 2013.

Helping local youth Carter is still very much tied to his hometown community.

His Embassy of Hope Foundation was started in1998 by the NBA star. The non-profit charitable organization was founded

to address the needs of children and their parents.

Each year, he hosts a Vince Carter Youth Basketball Academy in Daytona Beach. This year’s summer camp – open to boys and girls 7 to 17 – is July 15-19 at

the Vince Carter Athletic Center, located at Mainland High School.

Visit Vincecarter15.com for more information.

James P. Hill is a freelance writer for the Daytona Times.

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YOUR VOTE COUNTS, BUT YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED VOTER! Call or visit the Department of Elections at 386-254-4690 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., MondayFriday to obtain a voter registration application.

Visit any Volusia County library or city hall to obtain a voter registration application.

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 22, 2019

FOR our roads FOR our waterways FOR our community

An extra half-penny means approximately $45 MILLION EVERY YEAR, for 20 years, to fix Volusia County’s roads, bridges, sidewalks, and flood-prone areas.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE HALF-CENT INFRASTRUCTURE TAX Daytona Beach’s share is expected to be about $3.7 MILLION EVERY YEAR, for 20 years.

ALL of it will go to improving local streets, creating new sidewalks, and improving the city’s flood-prone neighborhoods like Woodcliff Estates and Fairway Estates.

Future phases address the larger areas like Orange Avenue, Keech Street, South Street and Beville Road including “Soul City,” Palmetto Park and Caroline Village.

TOURISTS AND VISITORS PAY THEIR SHARE. Much of the sales tax will be paid by visitors and tourists, which means everyone who uses our roads, sidewalks, beaches and rivers will help fix and maintain them, not just residents and property owners. If these improvements were made through property taxes, only local property owners would carry the burden.

IT WON’T APPLY TO ALL PURCHASES! You pay NO additional tax on gas, groceries or medicine.

HOW DO WE MAKE SURE THE TAX MONEY ISN’T WASTED? FOUR WAYS: • A local citizens oversight committee will monitor progress.

• Florida law requires that money can be used only for projects listed.

• A city ordinance clearly defines where the money goes and how it is spent.

• City commissioners, not state or federal politicians, will make decisions.

MORE QUESTIONS? Attend these city meetings, which all begin at 5:30 p.m.: Tuesday, April 23: Schnebly Recreation Center, 1101 N. Atlantic Ave. Thursday, April 25: Daytona Beach Police Department, 129 Valor Blvd.

Tuesday, April 30: Church of Christ, 850 Beville Road

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