Volume 9 – Number 34 JULY/AUGUST 2018
BUILDING AN UNBREAKABLE BOND WITH YOUR KIDS
MAKING SURE OUR FAMILIES
WIN OPIOID ADDICTION AND HEALTH DISPARITIES IN BLACK COMMUNITIES
THE KINSEYS
FAMILY LEGACY EXPRESSES ART OF GIVING
Bernard, Shirley and Khalil Kinsey
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WAYS TO BUILD FAMILY WEALTH
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contents 6 Letter from the publisher 7 Black History – Tampa’s Hidden Fortune 8 Congressional Art Competition sparks creativity 10 Building an unbreakable bond with your family 12 Your family can win the confidence game 14 College campus daycares help with single mother graduations 16 Art & Entertainment - ABIAH sings Nina Simone 18 Money Matters – Money Goals: Building family wealth is doable 21 Don’t let external chatter become an internal matter 23 Good Read – Summer reading list done 24 Medically Speaking - Opioid crisis and war on drugs in black America 26 Health & Wellness – Be safe when you travel 29 Managing a family business 30 The Kinseys: Legacy expresses art of giving 33 Business - Change your approach for better results 34 Blockbuster - Samuel L. Jackson stars in The Incredibles 2
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THE KINSEYS FAMILY LEGACY EXPRESSES THE ART OF GIVING Cover photo by Kent Phillips
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36 Workplace – Eight signs your boss is a bully 38 Real Estate – Are online home valuations accurate? 40 ONYX Profile Joy Parchment 42 On the Quad 44 ONYX on the Move 45 Florida Scope 46 Beyond Florida 48 Bishop Pinder 50 Sports Profile – Chris Johnson 52 Men’s Fashions – Step up your image game 53 Women’s Fashions – Mistakes to avoid when shopping for clothes 54 Wine & Food Put a little punch in your summer
ONYX ON THE MOVE
Back row from left, speakers Monica Williams-Harris, Veronica Blakely, Bria Sullivan, Keynote Speaker Angela Hill, Founder Anna Foster, Clemmie Perry; front row, from left, guest Tahisia Scantling, speakers R. Colette Glover-Hannah and Taisha Crayton.
A Maven’s World ONYX Magazine participated in the A Maven’s World women’s conference for its debut in Tampa. A Maven’s World aims to encourage women to become connected to each other to create an energy within themselves and feel empowered, according to the conference’s founder Anna Foster. The conference featured breakout sessions with topics like Mompreneruship, being a mom
Dr. Lucille O’Neal, right, with Dottie Peoples, center, ONYX Magazine Advisory Committee Chair Dee Parker, second from right, and other guests.
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and an entrepreneur; becoming the best CEO of yourself; and making business contacts. The luncheon was hosted by Veronica Blakely of V’s Voice Enterprises and included a keynote speech by Angela Hill, Pharm.D., CPH. Clemmie Perry, the founder of the Women of Color Golf, and Joli Cooper, the national president of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. received honors.
Lucille O’Neal Presents A Day With Dottie Media Partner ONYX Magazine attended A Day With Dottie, (Gospel great Dottie Peoples), Faith and Fellowship Luncheon hosted by Dr. Lucille O’Neal. Nearly 800 people praised God at the Rosen Centre in Orlando. Emceed by pastor, social advisor and funny man Willie Moore, Jr., the event was an inspirational break away from the typical afternoon tea. People were on their feet, clapping hands and clanging cymbals, so to speak, when Peoples took the stage. She was accompanied by her band and local saxophonist Troy “Sax Therapyst.” Before Peoples’ performance, O’Neal honored community businesses for their dedication to the community. The eight annual event was not complete without wares of local vendors— from Wakandan attire to stunning baubles, the whole family had something to choose from.
Lunch Honors Women The Orlando Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., hosted its ninth annual Celebration of Women Luncheon with more than 600 people in attendance. The Luncheon recognizes extraordinary women who are inspiring, networking, educating and empowering each other. The event raises funds to support high school students get to college. The 2018 luncheon honored former Orlando Chief of Police, Congresswoman Val Demings. In the photo are Neika Berry, the president of Orlando Alumnae Chapter; US Cong. Val Demings 10th Dist.; Brunch event Co-Chairs Brandi Gurley and Shakelia Henderson.
ONYX PROFILE
Dean Mosley By Damani Dickerson
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veryone is equal. Making sure individuals have a level playing field and ensuring all get a fair process is what drives Dean Mosley. No stranger to contentious high-profile cases, the longtime Florida attorney understands that sometimes you have to pay a price for what you believe. A man of principle and integrity, he asserts he will always stand on his morals and believes if more people stand up for what they believe, there’s less opportunity for attacks on those who aren’t strong enough to stand up for themselves. After several years as a prosecutor, Mosley transitioned to private practice focusing on criminal law that also involved civil rights issues. He found himself arguing for people who were being treated differently in the system. His dedication to studying the concept of law and making the Constitution work for the clients has been key to his success. “I will stand on the Constitution…even if I stand by myself, because I believe in it,” he said. “I want everyone to know that the Constitution applies to all.” The Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University graduate decided to attend Law School drawing inspiration from his mother, who was highly intelligent but not formally educated. Although smart and ambitious, her lack of education presented many obstacles. According to Mosley, “success starts with education, learning opens doors and people of color in America can take part in the American dream if they push themselves hard enough and take advantage of the opportunities available to them.” His enthusiasm for education has also fueled his passion for helping others in his community. Mosley has coached, mentored and counseled kids on how to obtain a better life for themselves through the pursuit of a college education. His commitment to be a positive living example and to helping
children succeed is apparent. “He has given a lot of time to children in general, not just his own kids,” Mosley’s wife, Pamela, said. “You have to give kids someone successful who look like them, which is extremely important when young minds are being shaped.” Immigration Attorney Wayne Goldings agrees. “He created a road map for me to for me to achieve my dream become an attorney,” he said of his mentor. “Out of an adverse situation he put me and many others on that road.” A proud loving father of four, Mosley is a family man devoted to the success of his children. His firstborn is an accomplished business woman in Texas. His younger children attended various High Schools in central Florida and went on to receive basketball and football scholarships to college. Mosley has practiced law for more than 30 years, handling civil rights, criminal defense and consumer protection cases. He is a member of the National Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Orange City Bar Association. He received his B.A. from Florida A&M University.
“I will stand on the Constitution… even if I stand by myself, because I believe in it. I want everyone to know that the Constitution applies to all.”
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SPORTS
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hris Johnson has made helping others his personal mission. A man who received the blessings of cool wisdom, athletic ability and unwavering competition has given his twin boys some big shoes to fill; but he believes it his duty to bestow upon others what the Creator has provided to him. “I am a child of God, and I believe anytime you can bless other people you should,” says Johnson. “This is my ninth year to help all the families. I believe I’m blessed to be able to.” Johnson is referring to his foundation, which has given food and other assistance to hundreds in the summer as kids head back to school, at Thanksgiving for families who are in need, and during the Christmas holiday to help make the lean times better for some. This year will mark nine the former National Football League (NFL) running back has shown his heart to his Orlando Community. A graduate of Olympia High School, Johnson learned about discipline while growing up on Mercy Drive. His family admonished that he keep up his grades and hang out with the right people to avoid trouble down the road. He took that advice all the way to the NFL, where he was drafted in the first round to the Tennessee Titans in 2008. However, that trip to pro football could have been thwarted before it even got started. “My mother didn’t want me to play (football) so I didn’t get hurt,” Johnson said. That meant all he could do was watch his older brothers play by attending practices and games. So, when all other little boys were in the position of “hut-hut,” Johnson
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remained on the sidelines just waiting for his mom to have a change of heart. When he reached the seventh grade, that time came and everyone quickly discovered he was prime at his craft. “I was a little nervous, but I caught on quick,” said Johnson. “I knew how to tackle and make touchdowns, but I had to learn all the holds, and the left and right sides of the line. I had to learn the “mentals” of the game.” Football taught Johnson so much—not just how to play the game, but also about being committed to something. All of that transfers to life and it is something he is passing on to his 6-year-old twins. Although he is not currently with an NFL team, the drive he used to be successful in the league is the same drive he has to be a light of hope for others. “Although I was faster and better than others, I didn’t always get picked first,” he recalls. “I was a person who woke up on Christmas with no gifts, or with socks or underwear instead of toys. I went to school having one to two pairs of shoes. That’s what drives me now.”
Photo courtesy of EAG Sports Management
Chris Johnson is Driven to Make A Touchdown for Families