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As we approach Thanksgiving, it is a great time to recognize how fortunate and blessed we really are. It’s a time to reflect on the many blessings, we have already received throughout the year. We are gradually getting closer to the end of the year. A best practice is to show gratitude over everything, no matter how big or small in our lives. I can recall a song we used to sing in church. The song was called, “Count your blessings name them one by one, count your many blessings and see what God has done.” I know it is so easy to get overwhelmed with life, especially recognizing, and knowing what is going on in our world today. We must continue to trust in Jesus through it all; we cannot get distracted about what is going on around us. The Lord promised in (Isaiah 26:3 – The King James Version), “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. “ We must appreciate our current blessings we have now, by being thankful for what we currently have. By appreciating everything, that makes room for so much more later. 21-Day Challenge I have a 21-day challenge for each of you, each day I am requesting that you write down at least one thing you are grateful for. You have the option to do it in the morning, afternoon or before you go to bed. I would love to hear about how your 21- day challenge went, so please keep me posted. My hope is that you will enjoy the following scriptures from The King James Version O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvelous works Psalm 9:1 Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ. Philippians 4:6-7

table of contents Editorial: Learn to Always be Thankful Page 2 Cover Stories: Pictures: 5th Annual Strides for Breast Cancer Page 4 Rell Black Page 6 Dr Evelyn Bethune Page 8 Cyber Bullying Page 15 Walking in the Fruits of the Spirit Page 16 Upcoming Events

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Business Directory

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To God be the Glory

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5 th annual strides for breast cancer walk was a complete success; therefore, we wanted to share some pictures from this incredible and priceless event. “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” This year marks 10 years for “The Beautiful Evangelist Althea R. Chavers, being breast cancer free”. – Walt Disney We know that the glory belongs to God. Inspirational Quotes

“I’ve learned that people will forget about what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will not forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi “If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed the vision pulls you.” – Steve Jobs “People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” – Rob Siltanen “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” –Henry Ford

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Keeping The Fight 5 th annual strides for breast cancer Pictures by Desmond Pasley

RELL BLACK

The interview for Rell Black a/k/a Dyrell Johnson was conducted by myself, Theresa Jordan. It was a real pleasure and honor to spend time asking questions and getting answers from Rell. Rell black is notorious for positively impacting our communities. He is continually enhancing the lives of others tremendously. Communities are being improved enormously by Rell through Community Healing Project Inc. Despite past circumstances that might have tried to interfere and prohibit favorable outcomes, the project was successfully created. In the beginning stages, the company was called Negus With Attitude, and after meeting and talking to Joyce Cusack, Rell decided to reevaluate the name of the organization, and the company became Community Healing Project Incorporated. Rell is a native of Daytona Beach, Florida, and instead of choosing to leave, he remained in his hometown, faithfully creating ways to get the communities back on track by putting mechnisms in place. Mechanisms established to heal people within and outside of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Who is Rell Black? He is the owner and founder of Community Healing Project Inc. Recently, Rell celebrated his birthday on November 3rd, 2017. He wholeheartedly loves his community and his people and demonstrates this effortlessly by maintaining the welfare of the communities through programs and activities developed and designed to take back our streets. His ambition is displayed inside and outside of communities near and far. Who supports and motivates Rell Black? Rell humbly and graciously responds by saying: “My mother and the community. I know I could not do any of this without them.” What motivates you to do what you do in and out of our communities? “The love he has for my people and how much I love my culture.” Rell’s goal is to see his people become remarkably successful in every area

Rell Black holding his plaque from receiving the 2017 Getting Results Award from Local 6 CBS NEWS! of their lives. “If doing this is wrong, I don’t want to be right.” Why are you determined to see the next family or child persevere? “It is essential for our people, to not only to come together collectively during catastrophes. Togetherness should be leveraged when things are going right in our lives.” Rell’s preference is to work with the youth; however, he tries to focus on everybody collectively. He wanted to provide an outlet for the youth by letting them know there is more to life than playing videos games or staying home and centering one’s attention on phones. There was a vision to see the youth interact and learn how to efficiently take care of themselves and become willing to give back to the communities. This goal is being achieved by successfully teaching and showing our youth how to invest in their future. By promoting and implementing consistent change for the youth, it will generate positive outcomes in the present

and near future. Why did you feel the community healing project was needed? “It was created to encourage and strengthen our communities. It provides educational advancement, health awareness, and economic empowerment. Community Healing Project Inc’s mission statement is “Changing the world, one community at a time.” Speaking of “Changing the world, one community at a time.” Approximately a month ago, if not longer, you posted a message on social media letting everyone know you were gathering donations for Houston, Texas. The responses you received was overwhelmingly great. Could you please expound, and let everyone know why this was important? “I went to Houston, Texas with a purpose. I wanted to see for myself what was going on in that area.” Rell connected with organizations within the surrounding affected areas, and together they developed a plan. Rell spearheaded everything through his foundation, The Community Healing Project Inc. Two trucks went there filled to their fullest capacity. The communities in Houston, Texas appreciated the donations, time, kindness, and efforts given to them during their time of need. Rell will be making a second trip back to Houston, Texas in January 2018, or February 2018. Donations are welcome at any time. If you are interested in contributing, contact Rell at (386) 682-0650. What was your most rewarding moment? The back to school bash, which was held on August 12th, 2017. The organization distributed over 800 backpacks to local students. Can you tell us about Rell Productions? I’m diligently working on Rells Productions, and the productions will be coming out soon. What is the next community event you are currently focused on? “Community Healing Project Inc is

hosting their first annual “Holiday in the Heart.” This is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 16th, 2017. The items needed are food, clothes, blankets, toiletries, and gifts. Arrangements can be made to pick up donations through me.” This will help families out tremendously, so let’s give from the heart. How can we help with Community Healing Project Inc? Volunteers are always needed, and donations are welcomed.

Rell Black and Mayor Derrick Henry, of Daytona Beach, sharing a photo at The Democratic Black&Blue Affair featuring Reverend Al Sharpton!

How can someone reach you? The best way to reach me is at (386) 682-0650 What would you like to be known for? “A person who specializes in getting the job done.” Community Healing is a 501c3, nonprofit organization; contributions made for such a worthy cause should be tax deductible (seek an accountant for more details). Their website is www.chponline.org and some of their programs are: *Get and Go Day and takes place the 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30 p. m.– 8:00 p. m. *Street to Street takes place every Sunday. *Cleaning the Streets takes place every Sunday, and neighborhood surveys are completed. Neighborhood surveys assist with acknowledging what the communities feel is necessary to function more efficiently. *Buy Back the Block, an economic program that takes place the 1st and 3rd of the month, from 11:00 a. m.– 12:00 p. m. Fifth Third Bank generally hosts it and you can have lunch and learn all at the same time.

Rell Black assists local business owners and entrepreneurs at "Buy Back The Block", a program created by Community Healing Project, Inc to support, enrich and empower rising and upcoming business owners

Rell Black with attorneys from local law office, Chanfrau and Chanfrau at the "Back 2 School Fun Bash" on August 12th. This event was able to provide over750 backpacks to local students in our community.

Rell Black and award winning author Matthew Carter attending an Aids/ HIV Awareness Fundraiser.

Community Healing Project, Inc hosted a carwash and remembrance walk for the family of Shakyri Willis, 23, of Daytona Beach. Willis was shot and killed by a police officer after a mental health episode.

stands. It stands because she was not willing to give up and she EXPECTED EXCELLENCE. She did not throw people away or compromise her standards. All that she put her hand to have been blessed because of what she was willing to give of herself, never forgetting to glorify God. She pressed on. We must get back to basics if we are to build strong institutions and produce people of great character and standards of excellence. We must also find our vision by strengthening our faith in God, not man. Our young people depend on us, even if they don’t admit it, to show them the pathway to hope. We do that with unconditional love and strategic planning that we put into A Blog by Dr. Evelyn Bethune – October er doubted that God was in control of action. We must be willing to press to23, 2017 her life and that she was directed to wards the mark, never doubting that educate her people. She never doubt- we will reach beyond the mountain In this day of economic downturns, ed that the school she started in a bor- tops because only then can we take healthcare reform battles, racial back- rowed shack with cast-off furniture back all that evil is trying to steal. lash since the election of President and home-made supplies, located at Barack Obama, misinformation, mise- the landfill, garbage dump, would grow When you are tired and feel as if you ducation, and overall daily bad news, into an institution of higher education can’t get it done, remember the spirit it is wonderful to know that all is not and be a shining example of what can of Mary McLeod Bethune, daughter of lost. In spite of “the orange man” and happen when your faith takes you be- Africans, freed by a war and the Emancipation Proclamation. When you feel “fake news” …God is real, and His word yond the mountaintop. that your work is in vain, remember never fails. The beauty of Dr. Mary McLeod the determination of a Black woman Bethune-Cookman University, then Bethune is that she did not stop just born free on a sharecropper’s farm in Daytona Normal School, was founded because she had accomplished starting Mayesville, South Carolina, who bein 1904 by Mary Jane McLeod Bethune, a school. She pressed on. She achieved came an advisor to 4 United States to teach young black children the ba- much more world-changing accom- Presidents. Press on. The lives of our sics of reading, writing, and arithme- plishments helping to weave the very children and the future of our comtic with domestic skills thrown in to fabric of American culture as we know munities depend on it. Press on; YOU guarantee employment and financial it today. From politics to economic de- must press on. stability. She started this school with velopment, to self-determination for FAITH IN GOD, a dollar and fifty cents, the disenfranchised, she made her five little girls and one little boy (her mark, all anchored in her faith in God son Albert, Sr.) Her vision became real and a willingness to do for others what because of her determination to move had never been done for her. Her spirin the direction that God had planned it shaped policy for the American Red for her. She did not question whether Cross, the United Nations, the Womor not she could accomplish what her en’s Army Corp, The National Council task was; she simply took a step for- of Negro Women, The NAACP, MRA, ward. She pressed on. The National Urban League, The As-

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Each one of us can use the internet to build up or tear down, Which one will you choose? There’s a girl, sitting on the cracked concrete that resembles her heart, the firm structure making her uncomfortable, but she ignores it. There are much more uncomfortable things to worry about, her body could never compare. At least that’s what she forced herself to believe. Her name is indecisive. She can’t decide what to get on the dollar menu, can’t decide which letter to circle on the test, can’t decide which day to get out of bed without tears in her eyes. She was living a life without the intent to continue the next day - a life without a savior. As a teen myself, seeing stories like this is nothing new. People read stories of someone posting negative comments on another person’s profile and in turn, hurt the person with no consequences. For example, a story I got to hear firsthand. We will call this person May. May decided one day she would post her favorite picture on social media. The next day, she woke up to the constant vibration of her phone. Missed call after missed call led her to confusion and she hastily answered an incoming call from her best friend telling her to look at the post again. As she examines the countless number of nasty comments, her eyes only focus on one that she would never forget. It was a comment about her weight. She was never exposed to this kind of criticism, and it made her believe it was because of her appearance. As time went on, she learned to walk with her head down in the halls. She checked her profile every day, and read the new comments and messages until her eyes could read no more. What people said about her meant everything to her now. The carefree and confident girl she used to be was trapped in a glass box, too fragile to break, too sharp to free. She closed herself from the outside world.

Her best friend, however, was not going to let this happen. She was used to May telling her that she was okay, or not to snitch or tell an adult, but she just couldn’t let herself go on knowing that May was never going to get help. Even though May was the one suffering in the depths of the glass box, so was her best friend. Both were confined to the chain of silence. Eventually, they showed her parents all the messages and comments from these anonymous people. Pinpointing who said what the only part that was practically impossible for her parents to figure out alone was.

When the school got involved, they could specify the owners of all the accounts, but to everyone’s surprise, it came down to one person. One person had made all five, six, seven accounts just to harass May about her weight. Just to have more power over her. Just to feel something, and to watch May deteriorate over a platform she once considered positive. But alas, she was free. Free from her glass box, from the chains of silence. Free from the negative thoughts that clouded her mind. It took time for May to attempt to return to the girl she was before, but she never did. She never did return to who she was before. She became a new individual. She had battle scars that she would’ve never been able to see if this incident didn’t occur. The spunk and spark she once possessed was now an ever-glowing flame that would never burn out. With all, this positive outcome was only possible because of one thing: our loving savior Jesus Christ. If Jesus had not intervened, the chances of

May escaping the situation she was in, would be very slim. One thing May never knew was that her best friend was praying for her every day. May was never a religious person, but she knew her best friend was and after this happened to her, she accepted Jesus as her Savior and friend because of what he was able to do for her. If Jesus had not sent her a friend like her best friend if Jesus had not worried the conscious of her best friend, if Jesus had not answered the prayers of his child, who knows where May would be. Without him, May would never see the sun. But with him, the weather can change in the blink of an eye. With him, she could see the sun, its rays her guide into the rest of her life. To adults, maybe the youth seem reckless and uncontrollable. In some ways, I can agree. But, there are people like May’s best friend in our everyday lives as young people. There are still teenagers out there that have seriously dedicated their lives to Christ, that are walking fingerprints of the father, examples to even adults. To the young people reading this, if you are ever going through a situation like this or any situation that you feel like is helpless, if you’ve ever labeled yourself a lost cause, if you’ve ever doubted God’s love, remember who God is. Life changes for us every day, but God, he’s unchangeable. He’s the same God that parted the Red Sea for the children of Israel, the same God that shut the mouths of ferocious lions to save Daniel, the same God who created the Earth and everyone in it including you. We are grains of sand and God is bigger than anything imaginable, but he still sent down his son into a sinful world to save you from your sins because today is a new day that he’s given you. A chance he’s given you to trust him with all your heart. Written by: Ariel Howell

Walking in the Fruits of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 New International into loving yourself. Without this Version (NIV) simple activation, there is very little possibility of sharing this form of 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, love with others. joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleI encourage you to activate the nesses, and self-control. Against spirit of joy and peace within your such things, there is no law. soul. Have you ever lived your life without joy because it was easier to These attributes have not meant be miserable? Have you ever taken as much to me in the past as they responsibility for maintaining peace do right now. October 27th and in your own life? Try it; it is never 28th will forever be marked as the too late. days that led my heart to smile. I had the opportunity to witness a I encourage you to activate fortransformation in men and hope in bearance in your life. How many children, while we celebrated at the of you can tolerate your current Calling a Few Good Men Confercircumstance knowing that God ence 2017. can open the next doors of I want to offer this same level of opportunity hope to all our readers. Not only for you? It should you expect hope from othis important ers that you surround yourself with, to not dwell but you should also be able to offer on what you it to them as well. The good thing donâ€™t have, is that the roadmap has already but apprebeen drawn for you. But, it is your ciate what responsibility to take heed and you do have. activate it. This would How many of us never activate our be a perfect example for talents due to fear? How many of our children. us, in the midst of lifeâ€™s challenges, give up midstream? What about I encourage those who refuse the possibility of you to actihappiness due to the unknown? vate kindness These concerns are probably not and goodunheard of to you. What if I told ness in your you that by activating the fruits of heart. These the spirit in your own life, you could attributes be assisting in enhancing the lives do not come of others. with limits or I encourage you to activate the spirit of love. You should love just like your life depended on it. I am not talking about the physical attraction to another human being or the lust that is often shared between two people. I am referring to the love of God and allowing him to lead you

perimeters. It should occur, despite how others are treating you. Your true blessing will come when

you least expect it to arrive. I encourage you to activate the last three fruits: faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Your homework for this month is to define these last three attributes in your own life and share it with others. Push forward knowing that you ultimately hold the key to your own success by activating these fruits. Happy searching, happy living and happy moments as you draw nearer to God. Dr. Primrose Cameron Cameron Chronicles Live

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To God Be the Glory for the things he has done I am grateful to the Lord for blessing Triumphant™ Magazine to complete November’s issue. I would like to thank my writers: Dr. Evelyn Bethune, Dr. Primrose Cameron, Lonnie Roberts, Ariel Howell, and yours truly, Theresa Jordan. I want to take the time to thank the businesses that allowed me to advertise their business through Triumphant™ Magazine. Rell Black for allowing me to feature him this month and for the efforts he continuously makes inside and outside of our communities. To my publisher, Rachelle Ford, for believing in my vision and allowing it to come alive. Thank for your creativity and your love for what you do. Thank you to my readers who subscribe to Triumphant™ Magazine. I appreciate you and I thank you for subscribing and letting others know about Triumphant™ Magazine. I thank you for looking forward to a new issue every month. To my Pastor Larry D. Chavers, Evangelist Althea R. Chavers and my St. James Family in Sandhill-Osteen, Florida. I love you and I thank you for your love, support and encouraging words. To my wonderful husband, Daniel and my one and only child, Katherine. Thank you for always believing in me and wanting nothing but the best for me. To my family and friends, I am truly blessed to have all of you in my life. I sincerely thank my family and friends for standing by my side. I thank you for your consistent prayers and unconditional love. Triumphant™ Magazine comes out monthly and you can subscribe through www.Triumphantmagazine.com. Triumphant™ Magazine is coming near you. Thank you, Theresa Jordan