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‘WE HAD TO SAY SOMETHING’ Local Dems were among the protesters at Trump’s re-election campaign kickoff in Orlando. BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
While President Donald Trump kicked off his re-election campaign with a rally at the Amway Center in Orlando on Tuesday, there were plenty of people from across the state who were protesting his appearance, including some local residents. As nearly 20,000 supporters cheered the president on dur-
ing his speech inside the arena, protesters were nearby at a “Win With Love” rally. Daytona resident Kairo Joseph, who is president of the Volusia Young Democrats, was among them. “I went to show support with those who vote along the lines with what I vote for, which is education, rights, diversity, equality and so forth,” Joseph told the Daytona Times.
By train, cars, buses Other local organizations also went to Orlando and protested, including the Volusia Democratic Party. It took a contingent of 25 people.
Daytona resident Kairo Joseph, president of the Volusia Young Democrats, was among the protesters. He posed next to a giant “Baby Trump’’ balloon.
“The president started his campaign right in the middle of Orange County, which is a Democratic stronghold,’’ said Jewel Dickson, chair of the Democratic Executive Committee of Volusia County. “We had to say something. We rode over on trains, some drove over, some came on buses. There had to be over 100 locals protesting,”
‘A lot of diversity’ The “Win With Love’’ rally took place about a half-mile away from the Amway Arena at the Stonewall Bar on Church Street. It was organized by area
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June 27 a day to learn about HIV and get tested BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
National HIV Testing Day is Thursday, June 27, and health care organizations across the country are urging people to get tested. The 32114 zip code in Daytona Beach, which is located in the Black community, has the highest rates of new HIV/AIDS cases and HIV/AIDS deaths in Volusia County, according to Florida Health statistics. To combat this, local health care agencies continue to provide education, treatment and counseling.
Free local testing Outreach Community Care Network is presenting its second Fellowship Health Day in the Park in observance of National HIV Testing Day. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John H. Dickerson Community Center, 308 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Daytona Beach. It will include HIV rapid test-
ing, health screenings, blood pressure checks and condom giveaways. The event will include food and music.
More outreach Tamika Crumiell has been working as a prevention specialist at Outreach Community Care Network for more than four years. “This is our second straight year being in this location. We are trying to bring more outreach to the community and that is why we chose the Dickerson Center. Last year it went well, it was actually better than being at our facility,” she noted. Outreach Community Care Network is a non-profit health care organization that specializes in care for HIV/AIDS patients. The facility is located at 204 N. Frederick Ave., Daytona Beach.
PrEP treatment too Crumiell knows her work is not in vain and that she is touching plenty of lives. See TEST, Page 2
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The Outreach Community Care Network will host a health event on June 27, National HIV Testing Day.
Police department to host gun buyback BY DAYTONA TIMES STAFF
Twenty-five years ago in 1994, the Daytona Times reported on Volusia County Sheriff Bob Vogel being sued by the Florida State Conference of NAACP Branches for profiling and arresting Black motors traveling on I-95 for possession of drugs, and local kids enjoying summer programs at the John H. Dickerson Center.
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The Daytona Beach Police Department is hosting a gun buyback event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, at the Midtown substation, located at 995 Orange Ave. According to the police department, it must be a “real, working gun.’’ All residents have to do is show up and drop off their firearm in
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order to receive a $50 gift card. Gun owners can remain anonymous and still collect a gift card. The firearms should be unloaded and the safety secured. As a safety precaution, trained officers will retrieve guns from vehicles for gun owners who don’t know if their guns are loaded or are uncomfortable unloading their own weapons. The program was originated by an Orlando area radio host who was concerned about youths getting robbed for their brand-name sneakers. For more information, call 386671-5425.
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Rally to protest proposed Edgewater restaurant, marina Grand opening for the Daytona Beach facility is June 29.
Reimagined Halifax Humane Society event planned The grand opening celebration of the completion of the Reimagined Halifax Humane Society Main Campus Facility is Sat-
urday, June 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There will be a ribbon cutting and presentation. From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., an open house and guided tours are planned. Food trucks will be available for the purchase of food and beverages. The Halifax Humane Society is
Edgewater neighbors and environmental groups will rally at 10 a.m. June 22 near the site of a proposed restaurant, marina, bait shop and retail store. Speakers will address the projected negative impacts on the environment and the community, as well as the legality of the development. The rally, which takes place at 205 E. Boston Road, will run until noon. The No Name Saloon is hosting a complimentary barbecue immediately afterward for participants.
Environmental groups, businesses, and residents maintain that ignoring the Land Development Code, Coastal Element, and the Indian River Lagoon Management Council to allow a large restaurant, marina, bait shop, and retail store at this location will negatively alter the neighborhood and property values. Environmentalists are concerned about the negative impacts on the already imperiled Indian River Lagoon, which is one of the most biologically diverse estuaries in North America and home to more than 2,000 species of plants, 600 species of fish, 300 species of birds, and 53 threatened or endangered species. The public is invited to attend the rally, – Special to The Daytona Times
Ormond Senior Center offers dance lessons on Wednesdays On Wednesdays, the Council on Aging Ormond Senior Center offers dance lessons from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. provided by “Dance With Me” instructors Tom and Jo Sanders. The cost for each lesson is $2. Participants are welcome to stay afterward for a dance gala and social 2 to 4 p.m. featuring live big band music by The Blue Notes. Council on Aging Senior Center membership is invited but not required. For more information, call 386672-4159.
TEST from Page 1 “I’ve done a lot of work educating people on HIV and our services as well as getting testing, treatment and the PrEP treatment. There aren’t as many advocates in the community as needed,” she told the Daytona Times. “We want people to know that we are here. We want people to get tested, get educated, take free condoms, etc. There are still a lot of people not getting tested and those not using protection.”
One pill daily Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a once-daily pill that can reduce the chance of acquiring HIV in HIV-negative individuals. Health agencies are promoting it. “It’s basically taking one pill per day. It’s for high-risk negative people, men having sex with men, or people that are in a relationship with a person who is HIV/Aids positive,” Crumiell explained. “It fights off HIV if you were to come in contact with a positive person. It prevents the spread of HIV but not the spread of other sexual transmitted diseases.’’
Crowds check out the food vendors at the Juneteenth Family Festival on Saturday.
Daytona celebrates Juneteenth with banquet, festival The 19th Annual Juneteenth Family Festival took place on June 15 at Cypress Street Park in Daytona Beach with plenty of cultural information, games for the kids, food vendors, and more. The local Juneteenth Committee also held its annual banquet on June 12 at the Mori Hosseini Student Union Building at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University. Juneteenth commemorates the day when slaves in Texas and Oklahoma found out that they were free in 1867, which was two years following the American Civil War. The official day celebrated is June 19, 1865.
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Madison Mayo, 8, is this year’s Miss Juneteenth. She poses with Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry and her parents, Dedrick and Tracy Mayo.
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Mrs. Narcissus Brown (center) was honored as a Hometown Hero. Mrs. Brown, who is 100 years old, is shown with Daytona Beach Commissioner Ruth Trager and Mayor Derrick Henry.
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Heading to Tampa Members of the Volusia County Democratic Black Caucus are getting ready for the Florida Democratic Black Caucus Conference, which will be held in Tampa from June 2123. “As a group, we didn’t go to Orlando. We had a few members go over with the county party. We are gearing our focus as an organization on Tampa,” the Rev. L. Ronald Durham, told the Times. Durham is the local Black Caucus president. Durham noted that it was important for the Dems to have a presence in Orlando. “I think it’s a strong opportunity to prove to the president and show that we are united and strong in numbers. The president has obviously float-
Health department tests The Volusia County Health Department also is urging locals to learn their status with a no-cost, rapid HIV test. Tests are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at Volusia County Health Department locations in Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Orange City. Rapid HIV testing only requires a finger stick to collect a small drop of blood and produces results within 15 minutes. If test results indicate a blood draw is needed to confirm the rapid results, it also can be done onsite at nocost. Clients may remain anonymous for testing. No appointments are needed. Since last summer, the health department also has being offering PrEP.
TRUMP activists; speakers included elected officials. Although protests can get rowdy, the mood and atmosphere was mostly positive. “I saw a lot of love. ‘Love Trumps Hate’ was the slogan. I saw a lot of diversity. I saw a lot of people coming together who want to turn the state blue. Security and law enforcement were excellent,” Joseph noted. Dixon echoed, “We had a great time. We had people of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, creed and sex all there together. The Orlando police did a great job keeping everyone safe as well.”
Crumiell has seen a lot during her tenure. “I had a client that came in at their lowest point who just found out they were infected. They were close to death and couldn’t walk, had to be in a wheelchair,” she related. “Now they are living their best life. They are taking their treatment with no signs of the illness due to treatment. That person is also in a relationship right now.’’ It can be an overwhelming experience for patients. Crumiell expressed, “It’s a lot from the time people learn their status. Just going through the ups and downs is tough. People still must maintain a job, take care of their kids, care for families and more.”
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President Trump responds to cheering supporters at Amway Center in Orlando on Tuesday during his 2020 campaign kick-off rally. ed laws, which he swore to hold and protect. A huge presence shows it is important to know that there are those who are united,” he explained.
On voter turnout Local Democrats say voter turnout is key. “We must get voters out to the polls. There are more Democrats in Florida than Republicans. Many didn’t vote because they were upset,” Dickson shared. “Locally, we’ll look at every precinct. There was one with 1,500 Democrats but only 500 voted. We must address that.’’ Durham agrees. “The strategy should be twofold. First, we need to continue the ex-
citement and momentum from 2016 and the 2018 midterms. Secondly, we must motivate people to get out and vote, which is the most critical thing.” The Democratic Party in Volusia County is already at work on it. Dickson stressed, “We have already started registering voters. We must continue to do that and we must make sure every Democratic voter in every precinct votes Democrat. We also must make sure we have the right candidates.”
The Black vote Getting Black people to the polls will definitely be a focus. Durham noted, “It’s critical
that we get voters to the polls, especially in the African American community even more so amongst women voters within the African American community.” Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, who came close to being elected Florida’s first Black governor, has started a campaign to get more African Americans to the polls in 2020. “Gillum’s popularity is at an all-time high, especially amongst African-Americans. He came within a hair of becoming governor of Florida. Gillum can definitely make an impact on Black voters by getting them to take this election seriously,” Durham added.
According to www.hiv.gov, around 37 million worldwide and 1.1 million in the U.S. are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. In a November 2018, the Florida Department of Heath reported that the death rate for HIV/AIDS in the 32114 area code was seven times the rate of Volusia County. “This is a high risk and high-rated area for HIV/AIDS so we need to continue to improve education, informing, treatment, counseling and more. There is still a lot of work to be done,” Crumiell stated. Statistics also show diagnosed AIDS cases have risen among Blacks (32 percent to 33.3 percent), Whites (2.7 percent to 4.6 percent) and Hispanics (4.8 percent to 9.5 percent) in Volusia County from 2015 to 2016.
Stigma still exists Meanwhile, improvements in medicine have made AIDS no longer a death sentence. However, the stigma about HIV and AIDS in the Black community still exists. “We are starting to handle it better, but there is still a long way to go. That’s why we fight for people to know their status and for those who have the virus to stay in care,” Crumiell added.
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Eagles wrap up golf season with tournament, banquet Another great, year-end championship tournament was realized and a terrific banquet to end the 2018-2019 season for the Eagles Golf Club. The weather was great both days. The courses were challenging. The club’s Activities Committee sends thanks to the golf staffs at Palm Harbor and Halifax Plantation Golf Clubs for their support and services. The results of the two days of golf to determine the 2019 Eagles Club Champion, Low-Gross Champion, and the Low-Gross and Low-Net Winners in each of the club’s five flights are:
The winners The Eagle Club’s champion is Nat Harris. Nat recorded a net score of 136 to recapture his Third Club Championship. He recorded a net score of 67 at Palm Harbor and a 69 at Halifax to beat his closest competitor, Eric Barnes by 6 strokes. The Low-Gross Nat champion is Eric Harris Barnes. Eric recorded a gross score of 165 with a score of 84 at Palm Harbor and 81 at Halifax Plantation to beat his closest competitor, Ralph Lightfoot, by 6 strokes. 1. Low Gross Flight A, winner Ralph Lightfoot, score 171; Flight B, winner Darryl Oliver, score 185; Flight S1, winner Bill Gaddis, score 172; Fight S2, winner Foster Vestal, score 183; Flight S3, winner Joseph Shields, score 201. 2. Low Net Flight A, winner George Berry, score 149; Flight B, winner George Latimer, score 143; Flight S1, winner Calvin McNeil, score 145;
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Flight S2, winner Jim Freeman, score 152; Flight S3, winner Doug Coleman, score 148. 3. Closest to the Pin-Par 3 Competition. Congratulations to the following: Palm Harbor – George Berry (2), Roy Lorentz, and Ralph Lightfoot. Halifax Plantation – Russ Whyte, Eric Barnes, Harry Davis, and Darryl Oliver.
September tee off That’s it for the 2018-2019 golf season. The Activities Committee encourages everyone to continue working on their game and to remember to put your scores into the GHIN Handicap System to keep their Handicap Index updated in preparation for the beginning of Golf Year 2019-2020, which begins this September. The club’s first outing is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 21. The Golf Activities Committee members are Bill Gorham, Chairman; Rick Hill and Brian Philbin.
City launches Connect website and app In a news release from The City of Palm Coast, Cindi Lane, Communications and Marketing Manager, writes, day or night, you have a friend at City Hall. The City of Palm Coast has launched a new, mobile-friendly app that makes it faster and easier than ever to reach the city at any time of the day or night, and from virtually anywhere. In a first-of-its-kind partnership
Meshella Woods will teach various styles of dance, including the Grand March this summer and fall at the AACS. in Florida, the City of Palm Coast and well-respected national hightech firm Coastal Cloud have harnessed the power of Salesforce, the No. 1 Customer Engagement Platform in the world to create Palm Coast Connect. Palm Coast Connect is online at www.palmcoastconnect.com, and the free app is now available in both the Apple and Google Play App Stores. You can report concerns, or access the growing Information Center, or you can register and track the progress of how your concern is handled. “We’re focused on making city government more accessible to our growing community, and this makes us available to residents 24/7,” said Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland. “We are empowering residents to use Palm Coast Connect to be our eyes and ears in the community, and let us know when you see an issue that needs to be addressed. This will help us respond more quickly and improve our customer service overall.”
Real-time updates Imagine walking on one of Palm Coast’s 130+ miles of pristine trails and you notice something that needs attention. You can simply take out your smart device, snap a picture, easily and
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quickly create a request and get back to your day knowing you partnered with your city to keep our community and quality of life at its best. “With Palm Coast Connect, our citizens receive real-time updates as their concern is addressed and when it’s resolved,” said Palm Coast Customer Service Manager Cynthia Schweers. “Having the ability in real time to track issues and communicate with people sets a new standard for communication excellence. “Now people will get updated emails automatically and be able to sign into Palm Coast Connect to see how the city is working for them as it happens,” Schweers continued.
More responsive Internally, Palm Coast Connect will automate work orders and consolidate the multiple software systems used by city departments. Data from the new system will be used to improve response time, standardize internal processes and prioritize resources for better customer service. “Palm Coast Connect will provide real-time dashboard analytics to help identify emerging trends and better deploy resources where and when they are needed,” said Palm Coast City Manag-
B-CU student chosen for national journalism program Bethune-Cookman University student will be among those heading to Miami in August for the annual National Association of Black Journalists’ (NABJ) Conference and Career Fair. Wilson, a multimedia journalism student, was one of 16 college students chosen by Dow Jones News Fund this spring to receive free registrations to one of six journalism industry Sara conferences this summer Wilson and fall through its Emerging Journalists Program. The NABJ conference, slated for Aug. 7 to 11, is expected to attract more than 3,000 attendees.
Skill-building sessions The program started last year awarding seven free registrations to students for five conferences. The aim is to offer opportunities for diverse students whether at universities or community colleges to build their skills and professional networks at these important gatherings, according to officials. “We know the career-building value of these conferences and wanted to make sure students of color and those in local communities can take advantage of everything they have to offer,” said Linda Shockley, Dow Jones News Fund’s managing director.
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This year’s winners were selected from 59 applicants who will attend the Asian American Journalists Association convention in Atlanta, Investigative Reporters and Editors in Houston, the National Association of Black Journalists in Miami, the Native American Journalists Association in Prior Lake, Minnesota, the Online News Association in New Orleans and Excellence In Journalism in San Antonio. Each wrote an essay making a case for attending a conference, submitted a resume and provided a journalism reference. Attendees will write and tweet about their experiences at the conferences.
Reporter, anchor Wilson, a rising senior, has held several positions at B-CU’s campus television, WM&G TV, including producer, reporter and anchor. She also has written for the Voice of the Wildcats campus newspaper. She is excited to attend her first NABJ conference to improve her skills, gain career advice and broaden her knowledge.
er Matthew Morton. “This access to meaningful data will enable the City to make smarter budget decisions and save taxpayers money.” “While you may still call in to our customer service line, Palm Coast Connect really forms a valuable connection with our residents and allows our management team to be more responsive and make better-informed decisions,” Holland said. “I am excited about taking our citizen engagement efforts to the next level and encourage everyone to download the app, or connect with us online. I want our citizens to know they have access, and a friend, at City Hall.” For more information, visit www.palmcoastconnect.com; download the free app from the Apple or Google Play App Store, or call Palm Coast Customer Service at 386-986-2360.
Line dance classes coming to AACS Please note the upcoming schedule for the line dance classes presented by the African American Cultural Society (AACS), 4422 U.S. 1 North, Palm Coast. Classes are scheduled 4:30 to 6 p.m., on Aug. 6, 7, and 20; Sept. 7, 8, 21, and 22; and Oct. 1, 2, 5, 6, 19 and 20. To be determined are the winter and holiday breaks. Classes are free, however, donations will offset the utility costs and water. In addition, curator/instructor Meshella Woods will teach various styles of dance, including the Grand March. Outside instructors will come in and teach the other forms, including stepping, Latin and belly dancing. ••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted, the prodigal son, or daughter, and the bereaved.
Celebrations Birthday wishes to Randenese Litkett, June 21; James Sharpe, June 22; Monica Baker, June 24; and Howard Wilson, June 25. Happy anniversary to Donald and Shirley Jones, June 24; and Errol and Carmel Hooke, June 25.
‘Great experience’ Wilson, who is a member of the campus NABJ chapter, also was among 10 mass communication students selected to attend the Region 3 NABJ conference in April in Hampton, Virginia. “She was so inspired by that that she quickly started looking for ways to attend the national event,” said Professor Valerie Whitney, multimedia journalism program coordinator and adviser to the Voice newspaper. “And while she is celebrating her success, Wilson is working with other members of the campus chapter to secure funds so that they can attend, too. It should be a great experience,” Whitney added. The Dow Jones News Fund is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that promotes careers in journalism in the digital age. The News Fund is supported by Dow Jones, Dow Jones Foundation, media companies and private donations. For more information, visit dowjonesnewsfund.org.
Health department offering breastfeeding classes The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) is hosting free breastfeeding classes for new and expectant mothers. Classes cover the basics of breastfeeding and are scheduled at DOH-Volusia locations from: • 6 to 8 p.m., July 2, at 775 Harley Strickland Blvd., Orange City. • 10 to 11 a.m., July 9, at 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach. • 6 to 8 p.m., July 10, at 717 W. Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach. • 6 to 8 p.m., July 18, at 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach. Each class is a one-time session. Reservations are suggested but not required.
Other moms help Lactation consultants from the department’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program offer resources and assistance to breastfeeding mothers. WIC also offers breastfeeding peer counseling programs. Trained peer counselors are chosen from the same socio/economic/ethnic groups as WIC clients and have successfully breastfed their own babies. Breastfeeding peer counselors provide mother-to-mother basic breastfeeding education and support to pregnant and breastfeeding moms. For information or to register for a breastfeeding class, call 866- 942-3663.
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Injustice revealed and dramatized Many know them as the Central Park Five, but filmmaker Ava DuVernay forces to us see the five wrongfully convicted men as individuals. Their names are names we must remember, as individual, courageous, principled Black and Brown men. They are Korey Wise, Raymond Santana, Yusef Salaam, Antron McCray, and Kevin Richardson. DuVernay’s new Netflix miniseries, “When They See Us,” asks what “they” see when they see young men of color. They see criminals and violence. They don’t see their precious youth that was snatched away by a racist criminal injustice system that railroaded them. Thanks to DuVernay for her sensitive production of this story, and to Ken Burns for an earlier documentary.
No evidence The 1989 rape of Trisha Meili horrified New York City. But there was no evidence that the five accused young men were the perpetrators. Much later, another man confessed to her rape. Meanwhile, Raymond, Yusef, Antron, and Kevin were sentenced to five to seven years. Each served at least five. Korey Wise was 16. He was tried and convicted as an adult. He served 12 years and was brutalized and beaten throughout his incarceration. In jail, a rapist is just one step up from a child molester, so Korey was a target for abuse. “When They See Us” is harrowing and humanizing. It digs into the marrow of the bones of the ac-
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Ava DuVernay’s new Netflix mini-series, “When They See Us,” asks what “they” see when they see young men of color. They see criminals and violence. They don’t see their precious youth that was snatched away by a racist criminal injustice system that railroaded them. cused men and their families. It reminds us that the cost of unjust incarcerations is also by families.
Uncertain responses We see the ways families dealt with the unlawful imprisonment of their loved ones. Some hover and hug, some distance themselves, and all of the lives are complicated by the economic challenges that lower-income
The world needs Black men more than ever Growing up as the only child of a single mother, I always expected women to be the rulers of society. All my teachers were women. My doctors were women. My aunties and granny were where the strongest people I knew. So it never crossed my mind until I became 8 or 9 years old that I didn’t notice too many Black men in leadership positions. Eighteen years later, I’m starting to realize that it has been designed to be this way.
A change Fifty years ago, Malcolm X proclaimed that the most disrespected, neglected and unprotected person on the planet is the Black woman. However, in today’s landscape and climate, it’s fair to say the Black man has unfortunately crept into that position. Fifty-eight Black men have been killed by police officers this
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year alone, and over 14,000 have been convicted for nonviolent offenses. We need our uncles, dads, and big brothers now more than ever. We need Black men as leaders – no excuses allowed. From mass incarceration, the school-to-prison pipeline, bizarre media agendas, the war on drugs and the lack of quality education and employment opportunities being provided, our sons are being targeted. Our boys are not expected to pursue their education further – unless it’s for a sports scholarship. We’ve lost the narrative on the way to raise strong kings and it’s time we take
Watching a father and son You must have seen this video. A father speaking with his pre-verbal son about the season finale of “Empire.” The video went viral and DJ Pryor, the father, was overwhelmed by the outpouring of emotion that the interaction with his son evoked. I have watched the video several times and love it. What especially struck me, and continues to, is that Pryor does not speak “baby talk” to his son, Kingston Jierre. He is holding a conversation and his son is attempting to do likewise.
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Necessary interaction The son looks back and forth between the television and his father, moves his hands around and offers commentary. It does not matter whether his words
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families face. Who can pay for a decent lawyer? For visits that may be hundreds of hours, and too many dollars, away from a home base? Who writes? Who can’t write? How do incarcerated people maintain dignity and equilibrium? Thanks to the Innocence Project and other dedicated people, these men were exonerated, their convictions vacated, and a financial settlement awarded to them, providing them with about a million dollars for every year incarcerated. But this case is but the tip of the iceberg. How many young men of color are unjustly arrested, tried, and convicted? How many have been so railroaded that after of hours of interrogation (as with Raymond, Yusef, Antron, Kevin, and Korey) they choose to confess to crimes they did not commit because they are frightened?
Forever lost Their vacated sentences and their financial settlement is some form of vindication, but as they all have said, nothing can bring those years back. Some are angry, some are depressed, and some have offered themselves as speakers to talk about the flaws in the criminal just-us system. The ugly underbelly of this story is the White women who insist that these young men must have been guilty of something. Linda Fairstein, the prosecutor in the case, is depicted as benign of the rules and withholding evidence. Why? Because she could. She is the epitome of Becky, of Miss Ann, of a White woman who
back control. Employers discriminate due to our hairstyles. We have to change our voices and demeanor on the phone to be taken seriously. Our men are shot down every day, accused of being thugs and thrown into cells for decades at a time.
Uplift our own The justice system has failed them already. The least we can do as a community is uplift and praise our men. When we educate and empower our own, there is nothing that anyone can say to tear down the pride of a strong Black man! Growing up in Caroline Village, there were maybe five fathers or stepfathers who lived with their kids out of 200 housing units. We were forced to raise ourselves as young men – the protectors, the muscle, even the breadwinner – which led a lot of us to making decisions that end up with horrible results. Though mothers are the heart and soul of the family, there’s a certain level of understanding a mother will never have with their son. Not just superficial issues like learning how to shave or how
make no sense. This was just the sort of interaction that needs to happen with a child at that age. This video stands in contrast to what I frequently see with parents who ignore their children in favor of a cell phone call or listening to music, on the one hand, or yelling at their children on the other hand. When my daughter was about the age of Pryor’s son I distinctly remember being out of town and calling home. I would always make a point of asking my wife to put my daughter on the phone so that she could hear my voice and so that I could hear hers.
On the verge One evening I called, and my
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was prepared to ruin young lives, even though there was no evidence linking the five to the rape of Trisha Meili. Fairstein has been spanked in the court of public opinion, being so vilified that she has stepped down from the board of her alma mater, Vassar College. But she is adamant in her insistence that she did nothing wrong. Even though she lied. Even though there was a weak evidence.
Suffering victim And then there is the victim, Trisha Meili. No one should have experienced the brutality that she did. She is entitled to grace, understanding, and compassion. She is not entitled to accuse young men whose DNA was not on her, whose alleged attack on her was not verified. Even as we applaud her survival, we abhor the ways she supports Fairstein and the police officers who coerced false confessions from the accused young men.
to throw a football, but lessons such as humility, self-esteem, confidence and learning how to respectfully approach and treat a woman. A connection a father has with his son or step-son is incomparable.
I was included Last week, I was celebrated as one of Volusia County’s most influential Black leaders. The Emerald Ball hosted by the multitalented Brittany Presley was an evening of elegance, excellence and pure appreciation. To be included with 43 other honorees is a memory I’ll cherish forever. As a Black male in a leadership position, it’s my job and birthright to be a positive influence and to let the younger generation know you can accomplish anything you set your mind and intentions to. Being a voice for my community is a blessing and my true calling. As the central theme of the evening was proclaimed by Mayor Derrick Henry’s 7-yearold son, “we need leaders and Black men now more than ever.” Through generations, we have lost the “father figure” from our
daughter got on the phone. It was remarkable. It was just like the Pryor video. My daughter held a conversation with me… in gibberish! But she did it so well with changing intonation, chuckling and seemingly asking me questions. I realized in that moment that she was on the verge of talking. It is not just that the Pryor video is adorable. It reminds the viewer of the components of love that must exist between a parent and child. Pryor was not holding his son in any particular manner; in fact, he was not holding him at all. The two of them were looking back and forth between each other and the television. Pryor was taking his son very seriously and you could tell that the son
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I remember 1989. The inflammatory press describing young Black and Brown men as animals off “wilding.” I remember writing and talking about the inhumanity of their descriptions and about the lies the press inflamed. And I remember one Donald Trump who was so outraged that he spent $85,000 to take out fullpage ads asking that five young men get the death penalty for a crime they did not commit. He has yet to apologize. He is the one who needs to be incarcerated. I know these accused men are the tip of the iceberg. The coercion that they experienced happens every day. And I am thankful that the Innocence Project supports the wrongfully incarcerated. But I’m mad as hell. What can we do about it?
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lives. Whether it be the government’s welfare program that removed fathers from the household, or the media circus surrounding Bill Cosby’s legendary fall from grace, we are constantly hit with images of Black men being taken down. We applaud the incredible Black men who sacrifice time from their own families and jobs to give back and nourish the next generation. Now is the time for us to reclaim our brilliance, our strength and our seat on the throne.
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felt that in a very deep manner. The sort of interaction between father and child as seen in the Pryor video should remind us that our work to raise our children is communicated through actions, words, gestures and the look in one’s eyes. Pryor and his son, Kingston Jierre, are lucky to have one another. I am sure that the child’s mother also contributed immensely to a situation whereby the son was ready to engage his dad.
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The group has compiled more than 5,000 posts from current and former officers, both in big cities such as Dallas, Texas, and in smaller jurisdictions like Lake County, Florida.
Thousands of officers outed in slew of Facebook posts BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE
Far too many law enforcement officers – from rookies to the highest ranking – view African Americans as “dogs,” and some punch in believing that, “it’s a good day for a chokehold.” Others believe women in hijabs are tantamount to “trash bags.” Those are just some of the alarming public posts on Facebook written by police officers in departments across the country. They were identified by the Philadelphia-based Plain View Project, a database that chronicles police use of social media. Already, authorities in Philadelphia and St. Louis said they’ve opened an Internal Affairs investigation into the posts, which number exceeds 3,000, according to the Plain View Project.
In Florida too The departments thus far implicated are Dallas; Denison, Texas; Lake County, Florida; Philadelphia; Phoenix; St. Louis, Missouri; Twin Falls, Idaho; and York, Pennsylvania. The Plain View Project, headed by Philadelphia-based attorney Emily Baker-White, said its analysis determined that at least 328 active-duty police officers posted content that championed violence against Muslims, immigrants and African Americans. “We found a very high and concerning number of posts that appear to endorse, celebrate or glorify violence and vigilantism,” Baker-White said in a televised interview with ABC News. “We included posts that we thought could affect public trust and policing,” she said. “We also included posts that
seemed to emit some sort of bias against a group of people – whether if that’s a minority faith, a minority race, ethnicity, immigration status, whatever it is. We saw a number of posts that appeared to denigrate those groups of people,” Baker-White said.
‘Troubling’ transcriptions Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross confirmed that an investigation is underway in that city. “We have reviewed the social media transcriptions you provided and find many of them to be not only incongruent with our standards and policies, but also troubling on a human level,” Ross said in a statement. While some of the Facebook posts, which also included images of the Confederate flag, have
been deleted, the Plain View Project provided screenshots of the posts in their public online database. Since its establishment in 2017, the group has compiled more than 5,000 posts from current and former officers, both in big cities such as Dallas and in smaller jurisdictions like Lake County, Florida.
Not isolated incidents The St. Louis Police Officers’ Association said it has contacted the Council on American Islamic Relations to set up a meeting but declined further comment. “We strongly condemn violence and racism in any form. The overwhelming majority of our seven thousand officers regularly act with integrity and professionalism,” Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 President John McNesby said in a statement. Baker-White told the New York Times that the Facebook posts are far from isolated incidents and are very disconcerting. “One of the reasons that I don’t think it’s an individual problem is that these folks are talking
Report shows gas prices, work schedules cramp car travel BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE
Nearly half of American drivers surveyed say that rising gas prices are stopping them from heading out on a road trip this summer, according to results of a motorist study released by CarInsurance.com, a one-stop destination for expert advice on car insurance. Soon families across the nation will hit the road for a good old-fashioned summer road trip. To kick off the season, CarInsurance.com surveyed 1,000 drivers to find out how they feel when behind the wheel, what their family road trip experiences are like, what they do to cope with traffic and what types of mishaps they’ve had due to poor road conditions. CarInsurance.com found that 44 percent of people said that gas prices are preventing them from taking the family on a road trip. That’s an increase from 36 percent last year.
Can’t take off Another reason drivers may skip a summer road trip is that they can’t take time off from work. Nearly one-third of respondents pointed to not being able to take off time, according to a news release. The research also revealed that the vast majority of people enjoy family road trips, despite some respondents mentioning that a family member had a meltdown before the adventure was underway. More than 90 percent say they’ve taken a family road trip over the past five years.
Road over air Only 17 percent of respon-
to each other. There are a lot of posts that have eight comments underneath them, and three of those comments are by other police officers, and in those long comment threads you often see a kind of piling on,” Baker-White said. “If one guy makes a comment that’s sort of violent, another guy will say, ‘Oh, that’s not enough, I would have hit him harder.’ ‘I would have shot him. ‘I would have killed him.’ “It creates a space where officers feel like this is what they should do or think, and I fear that leads more officers to do and think this stuff,” she said.
‘Incredibly hard job’ Baker-White acknowledges the tough job of law enforcement in general. “Yes, police officers have an incredibly hard job,” she said. “There’s probably an incredible amount of PTSD; there’s an incredible amount of stress. But, it’s not OK then to say, ‘Let’s go get these animals tonight.’” To view the entire report, visit www.plainviewproject.org.
N.C. pool criticized over ‘racist’ rules THE NEWS & OBSERVER
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Most of those who favor the road say those trips are just more enjoyable than heading to an airport. dents claim to prefer air travel over road trips. Most of those who favor the road say those trips are just more enjoyable than heading to an airport. While on the road, 44 percent of drivers surveyed say they feel contentment when driving. A mere 10 percent feel either stressed or “rage-y.” However, one noted headache associated with road trips is traffic. Approximately 11 percent called people who they weren’t particularly close to because they were bored.
The survey found that poor road conditions also caused 20 percent of drivers to have a onecar accident, 19 percent report getting into an accident with another car.
Insurance analysis Just one accident can raise your yearly car insurance rate by 32 percent, or $450 a year, on average, according to CarInsurance.com’s rate data analysis. Whether you’ve experienced an accident or not, you can save on car insurance by comparing rates, according to Penny Gus-
ner, CarInsurance.com consumer analyst. “You can always save money by comparison shopping, as pricing varies significantly among insurers for the same coverage,” Gusner said. “But you should definitely shop around after an accident. Your current company may assess risk differently than others, so it may no longer be the most affordable,” she said. “Our rate analysis of six major insurers shows drivers can save an average of $1,000 by comparing car insurance quotes after an accident,’’ Gusner added.
RALEIGH, N.C. – An outdoor recreation center in North Carolina defended its policies that some people on social media have called racist and discriminatory. A Facebook user posted a photograph of the pool rules for the Outdoor Recreation Center in Wendell on June 16. One rule says “no baggy pants, no dreadlocks/weaves/extensions or revealing clothes will be permitted or you will be asked to leave.” Some people on Facebook spoke out against the rule. “Is this really allowed in Wendell!!!” Nikki Nechole Harris wrote on the Wendell NC Community Connections Facebook group. “Definitely racial discrimination! Never will see me there!!” another user wrote. Others defended the center, which requires people to buy a membership. “If you don’t like the rules then don’t go! This is a private business and it’s within their rights to make the rules,” Ann Honeycutt wrote. The center said in a Facebook post that hair extensions are banned because they can get into pumping equipment, causing an “automatic shutdown of 3 days or more.”
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JUNE 20 – JUNE 26, 2019 people signed up for these programs.” Team fees are $300 for kickball and $400 for softball. Softball season runs from July 8 to Aug. 16 while kickball is July 7 to Aug. 18. Both sports will be held at the Derbyshire Sports Complex, 849 Derbyshire Road. “They run in conjunction. Kickball will be on Sundays and softball more during the week. In the past, they ran simultaneously but we want to separate them this time. We want to get more people in the community involved,” noted Johnson.
Men’s basketball too A “94-Feet of Heat’’ men’s basketball league will also run from June 30 to Aug. 18. Registration runs through June 28 and team fees are $400. Activities run on Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Yvonne Scarlett Golden Cultural and Educational Center at 1000 Vine St. and the Midtown Cultural & Educational Center at 955 George W. Engram Blvd. “Basketball registration numbers are down as well, but it’s going better. We still need more teams to have a more competitive league. Interest is good and we’re trying to build on that,” said Johnson. PHOTOS BY DUANE C. FERNANDEZ SR./HARDNOTTSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
Young men get in a game of basketball on Wednesday at the Yvonne Scarlett Golden Cultural and Educational Center. Registration is underway for a men’s basketball league presented by the City of Daytona Beach’s Cultural and Leisure Services.
City offering summer sports for adult women and men
BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
There are plenty of recreation, leisure and athletic activities happening in the area this summer. The City of Daytona Beach Cultural & Leisure Services is known to provide athletic programs for the youth, but now they also are providing some for adults. They are rebooting two former programs in co-ed softball and women’s kickball. “A couple of years ago kickball and softball were both going strong and were quite popular. We got away from it. We want to provide more opportunities for the community. Instead of just doing for the youth, we decided to add some activities for adults,” responded Terry “Baldy’’ Johnson, Athletics Specialist for Daytona Beach’s Cultural & Leisure Services.
Slow registration
A “94-Feet of Heat’’ men’s basketball league will run from June 30 to Aug. 18. The city also is rebooting co-ed softball and women’s kickball.
Heat given worst odds to win 2020 NBA championship BY KEVEN LERNER SUN SENTINEL/TNS
After a disappointing 201819 season and an offseason of uncertainty, at least one Vegas oddsmaker considers the Miami Heat a real long shot to win next year’s NBA championship. Less than a week after the Toronto Raptors knocked off the Golden State Warriors for their first title, the Westgate Las Vegas SuPat perBook already Riley has published the odds for next year’s champion – and no team has worse odds than the Heat at 200-1. Five other teams also are being given 200-1 odds, including the Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Lakers named best The Los Angeles Lakers have the best odds at 3-1 after reportedly acquiring New Orleans
Registration for both programs is open through June 28 with kickball practice beginning on June 30 and softball on July 1. Registration has been slow for both thus far. Johnson admitted, “Registration dictates how we do these programs. The numbers are down. We do have a lot of interests with people calling and making inquiries but a lot of teams haven’t signed up. We are trying to make a push to get more
Despite the fees, city officials say they are necessary and fair. “Yes, we have fees but most cities have fees for their programs. Ours are pretty reasonable and competitive compared to other municipalities,” stressed Johnson. Having such activities are good for the community in general, he noted. Johnson explained, “These types of activities are important. Athletics and recreation gets adults and some of the older people out doing more exercise, which is good for their health. “People need to be more health conscious. It provides physical fitness, camaraderie, communication and socializing. which are all good for people’s health.”
Youth basketball camps There are also a few opportunities out there for local youth as well. The Cultural & Leisure Services is hosting a youth basketball camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 14. The cost is $125 per session. Session 1 runs June 24-28 while Session 2 is July 22-26. Basketball camp runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Both sessions will take place at the Midtown Cultural & Educational Center. For more on softball and kickball, contact Terry Johnson at 386-671-3438. For more on men’s basketball and the youth basketball camp, call 386-671-8337.
Alphas to host sixth Jimmy Huger Scholarship Golf Tournament
Pelicans star Anthony Davis. The Milwaukee Bucks have the second-best odds at 6-1, followed by the Los Angeles Clippers (7-1) and Houston Rockets (8-1). The defending champion Raptors are listed at 10-1, while the injury-riddled Warriors are 12-1. The Heat went 39-43 last season, including a 19-22 home record, and missed the playoffs. The Heat, who have the 13th pick in Thursday’s NBA draft, also will be without franchise icon Dwyane Wade, who retired in April after his 16th season.
Riley optimistic Despite his team already hard up against the 2019-20 salary cap and luxury tax, Heat president Pat Riley remains optimistic the organization will field a competitive team next season. “Every now and then, I used to call it, you got to tighten the screws,” Riley said after his season-ending news conference on April 13. “If there is some slippage, and there may have been some slippage in some areas across the board, not just player conditioning, but across the board in a lot of things. Then you jot that down as part of your thought process about what needs to be changed. “And there will be changes next year. Not a new culture, but to tighten the screws on a culture that sometimes erodes just a little bit.”
Fitness and fellowship
Dr. James E. Huger is shown with his daughter-in-law Trineca Huger at the inaugural tournament.
The Beta Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity will host its sixth annual Jimmy Huger Scholarship Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 29. The tournament is name in honor of the late Dr. James E. Huger Sr., who died in 2016 at the age 101. Huger was well known for his civic leadership on a local and national level. He was also a life member of the fraternity for 75 years. He served as General Secretary for the fraternity during the civil rights movement and represented the fraternity in getting his fraternity brother Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. released from jail. In addition, he helped thousands of people as he served on countless boards like the StewartMarchman-Act Behavioral Health Services, Association for Retarded Citizens, Council on Aging, as well as the United States Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots. The tournament will be held at the Cypress Head Golf Club, 6231 Palm Vista St., Port Orange. All proceeds will be used toward scholarships for local high school seniors attending college. For sponsorship and registration information, call 386-5668393 or email aphi1976@yahoo. com.