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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Located on Miami-Dade Colleges North Campus at 11380 NW
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"There's going to be a steady stream of vaccines available at the Caravan Of Miami Cubans Demands
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to start with about 2,000 vaccines. We are going to kick it up to
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"The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, this will be one of the first
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locations in the country to actually distribute it," said FEMA
spokesperson Marty Bahamonde. "We will have 500 vaccine doses
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This comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday expanded
vaccine eligibility to include law enforcement, firefighters, teachers
and school employees over the age of 50.
"Inclusive of bus drivers and bus aides and custodial staff, alongside
our brave teachers will be prioritized for vaccination," Miami-Dade
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced.
Jackson Health System is making appointments available for that
group, as well as an expended pool of people with pre-existing
conditions.
"Anyone age 50 and older, with a signed doctor's note on the
physician's letter head or prescription pad, listing the patient's
name, any specific high risk condition for which the patient is being
treated and a recommendation that the patient be vaccinated,"
explained Carlos Migoya, CEO of Jackson Health System.
The Miami-Dade College North Campus site will operate seven
days per week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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MIAMI -DADE COUNTY, Fla. - Federal and state officials said a new vaccination site is ready to open at 7
a.m. on Wednesday, just after Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded eligibility to include K-12 school employees
who are age 50 or older. Appointments are encouraged but not required.
Despite previous opposition, Desantis' administration partnered with President Joe Biden's
administration to open the temporary vaccination center at Miami-Dade College's North Campus at 11380
NW 27th Ave., in Westview.
Related link: State's site to pre-register for a vaccine
A military pharmacist inventories and tracks doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday as they are brought into a new vaccination
center in Miami Dade County. (Jocelyn Augustin° /FEMA)
The partnership included a team effort by The Florida Division of Emergency Management, the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the U.S. Department of Defense. There are
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registration areas, a vaccine room, and an observation section inside a network of white air-conditioned
tents.
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"We have two registration tents with up to 90 personnel registering at a time," said Bruce Roberts, of
FDEM. "It just shows the strength of America."
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U.S. Army soldiers fill syringes with COWD-19 vaccines on Tuesday at a new government vaccination center in Miami-Dade County.
(Jocelyn Augustine /FEMA)
Roberts said he was very impressed to learn on Monday that U.S. Army pharmacists will be administering
2,000 doses daily at the MDC site — 1,500 by Pfizer's two-dose vaccine and 500 by Johnson & Johnson's
one-dose vaccine.
The two new satellite locations at Ronselli Park, 250 SW 114 Ave., in Sweetwater and at the Florida City
Youth Activity Center, 650 NW 5th Ave., will be set to distribute 500 doses each daily, Roberts said. The
teams completed training and had trial runs on Tuesday.
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Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Vincent Carey receives his first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine on Tuesday at the new
vaccination center at Miami Dade College. (Jocelyn Augustino/Federal Emergency Management Agency)
DeSantis' expanded the eligibility requirements on Monday to also include firefighters, law enforcement
officers, and K-12 school employees, cafeteria workers and school bus drivers, who are age 50 and older.
Anyone who is 65 years old or older is also eligible.
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Roberts said if anyone prefers the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine they will be able to request it
at registration where there is a ticket system. The vaccination center will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every
day for about two months.
The state agencies involved include the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida
Department of Health in Miami-Dade County.
For more information about how to pre-register for a vaccine in Florida, visit the state's page or
call any of these three Miami-Dade County lines: 1-888-499-0840, 1-888-256-8918, or 1-833-540-
2065.
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Residents in South Florida looking for their dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are getting a new site
opening to the public Wednesday.
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The new FEMA vaccination site will be opening at Miami-Dade College's north campus at 11380
Northwest 27th Avenue starting at 7 a.m., one of four new federally supported sites that will be
operating in Florida.
The sites will operate seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with about 2,000 vaccine doses
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"MDC is very proud to be chosen as a committed partner in helping our community and the entire
country reach normalcy during this global pandemic," college president Madeline Pumariega said in a
statement. "This latest designation speaks to the important role the College plays in this community
and the nation and our ability to effectively serve as a community resource during times of crisis."
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Each site will also have two smaller mobile satellite sites that will perform 500 vaccinations per day
in underserved areas, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said last week while announcing the sites.
Tuesday, some first responders were given a chance to get dosages of the vaccine under a new
executive order signed last week by DeSantis.
The sites are opening through a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
U.S. Department of Defense, the Florida Department of Health, Florida Division of Emergency
Management and Florida National Guard.
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To preregister with the statewide system, individuals can either call the designated phone number for
their county (888-499-0840 in Miami-Dade or 866-201-6313 in Broward) or visit myvaccine.fl.gov .
For a complete list of locations in South Florida offering vaccinations, click on this link.
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any specific high-risk condition for which the patient is being
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For people with an at-risk condition, a doctor's note is still required.
Firefighters and law enforcement officers will need to show a badge
or department ID and school personnel will need to show school ID.
Click here to make an appointment. You must be a Florida resident
to get a vaccine.
Meantime, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is urging residents 65 and
older to take advantage of the state-run COVID-19 vaccination
center in Overtown.
"Fifteen percent of our community is African American, but only
7.76% of the African American community is getting vaccinated.
That is something unacceptable:' said Mayor Suarez.
Franchesca Ali is in healthcare. She got her shot. She lives works at a
homeless shelter in the neighborhood. She thinks this is just what's
needed.
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"It's a very low-income neighborhood, so they don't have access
with their cars to get from point a to point b, to get the vaccine at
Marlins Park or Hard Rock Stadium," Ali said.
"We're very pleased that as of tomorrow, March 3rd, all k-12 school
side employees, inclusive of bus drivers, bus aides and custodial
staff, along side our brave teachers will be prioritized for
vaccination 50 and older," said Miami-Dade schools chief Alberto
Carvalho.
The site in Overtown is a walk-up site, open 7 days a week, no
appointment necessary and they say they are trying to extend the
hours so they can be open during the evening time.
It is located at the Youth Center, at 1551 NW 1st Avenue, and is for
residents of Overtown and surrounding communities.
Those seeking a shot must be at least 65 years old or a healthcare
worker with direct patient contact. No appointment is necessary.
Seniors must bring ID to verify their age and healthcare workers
must bring their license or documentation.
Vaccines at the Overtown location, are available seven days a week
between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. It was one of three new state-run
South Florida sites to open last week, the other two are at Broward
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College North in Coconut Creek and the Father Gerard Jean-Juste
Community Center in Miami.
The three sites opened to provide greater access to the vaccine in
underserved populations. Each site will administer up to 200 shots
per day.
The state, in partnership with the federal government, will open
another site at Miami Dade College North Campus on March 3rd.
Vaccinations will be given by appointment only. The site will operate
daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This site will come with its own allotment of vaccine, above what
the state is normally allocated.
The site will administer 2,000 vaccines per day. Additionally, it will
have two smaller, mobile satellite sites that will conduct 500
vaccinations per day in underserved areas. Through this hub and
spoke model, each site will offer 3,000 vaccinations per day.
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tomorrow, South Florida will have a new huge vaccination site.
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up a bit. Our coverage continues with CBS 4's Karli Barnett
who is live in Northwest Miami-Dade with more. Karli?
KARLI BARNETT: Elliott, Lauren, in actually just about 12 hours
from now Miami-Dade will have its first federal vaccination
site. You can see behind me, there's a number of tents here.
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But tomorrow at 7:00 AM, they're going to open it up to more
people. That's the next tier of people that will be eligible
including teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement. The first
federal vaccination site in Miami-Dade is ready to go, prepared
to open Wednesday morning. This is at the Miami-Dade
College's North Campus, one of four new federal vaccination
sites statewide.
FERMIN VAZQUEZ: There's going to be a steady stream of
vaccines available at the site. We're going to start with about
2000 vaccines. We're going to kick it up to 3,000 with an add
on of 1,000 in the community. And in about three weeks, we
should be at 5,000 vaccines that we could apply right here at
the North Campus.
KARLI BARNETT: It will also be one of the first sites in the
entire country to have the newly approved Johnson & Johnson
vaccine available.
MARTY BAHAMONDE: Yeah. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine,
this will be one of the first locations in the country to actually
distribute it. We will have 500 vaccine doses per day here
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NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A new federal mass vaccination site at Miami-Dade
College's North Campus is scheduled to open on Wednesday, and officials said the site is a great
way to get the vaccine to people who need it the most.
Dozens of National Guard members could be seen at the site on Tuesday, and officials said the
site will administer 2,000 doses every day. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has
also released photos of the vaccine arriving to the new site.
"We are glad, and we are proud to have this site right here at the north campus to be able to reach
so many people that need access to this vaccine," MDC North Interim President Fermin Vazquez
said.
"We will be doing the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccine here starting tomorrow," Florida
Division of Emergency Management spokesperson Bruce Roberts said.
Following two executive orders from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Jackson Health, Miami-Dade's
largest public hospital, expanded requirements for who can receive the vaccine. The healthcare
system announced they will start to schedule appointments for anyone over 50 years old with a
doctor's note.
"We are no longer just going with the 13 medical conditions that the CDC recommended,"
Jackson Health CEO Carlos Migoya said. "As of tomorrow, anyone over 50 years of age will need
a doctor's note, who, under the doctor's recommendation, this patient has medical conditions
that are high risk if infected by COVID, and therefore, the doctor is recommending vaccination."
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DeSantis defended Florida's response to the pandemic during his State of the State address on
Tuesday.
"The cases and hospitalizations for seniors in Florida have plummeted as vaccinations have
increased," DeSantis said. "Since Jan. 30, the number of seniors hospitalized for COVID has
declined by 80%, and cases amongst seniors have declined by 71%. Florida was right to prioritize
the elderly. Seniors first works."
Meanwhile, the Overtown Youth Center is up and running and open seven days a week from 8:30
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with no appointment necessary.
"We're providing a very precious resource like vaccinations to an area that, historically, has not
had the same amount of resources as other places," Overtown Youth Center Director Gerardo
Castillo said.
Officials said they have the capacity to give out 200 shots per day, but they have so far
administered only about half .
"People being able to see a COVID vaccination site in an African American community. It's
monumental," Overtown Youth Center CEO Tina Brown said.
In about three weeks, officials at the MDC North vaccination site said they will distribute 5,000
doses of the vaccine every day.
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MIAMI (WSVN) - Local leaders are expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine by opening new
vaccination sites across South Florida.
City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and other city leaders visited the vaccination site in Miami's
Overtown neighborhood on Tuesday.
However, organizers at the site said they're not seeing as many people daily as they'd like to.
"People being able to see a COVID vaccination site in an African American community is
monumental," said Overtown Youth Center CEO Tina Brown.
No appointment is necessary for those who want to get vaccinated at the Overtown Youth
Center located at 450 NW 14th St.
The site is open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
"We're providing a very precious resource like vaccinations to an area that historically has not
had the same amount of resources as other places," said Overtown Youth Center Director Gerardo
Castillo.
"For many African Americans who are residing in this community, they feel very comfortable
because this site is literally in their backyard," said Brown.
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Organizers of the site said they have the capacity of delivering 200 shots per day, but so far, since
opening up last week, they've administered around 100 shots each day.
7News cameras captured several people waiting outside of the site, hoping to get vaccinated if
not enough seniors or healthcare workers show up.
"If there are vials that are about to expire, obviously, we don't want those to go to waste, so we
allow anyone who may be waiting outside to come in and get that vaccine," said Castillo.
Statewide, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded vaccine access to police officers, firefighters and
school personnel ages 50 and above.
The new order goes into effect on Wednesday.
National Guard troops arrived at Miami Dade College's North Campus on Tuesday morning,
ahead of the vaccination site's opening on Wednesday.
It will become a federal mass vaccination site capable of administering 2,000 doses of the
vaccine a day.
"The cases and hospitalizations for seniors in Florida have plummeted as vaccinations have
increased," said DeSantis. "Since January 30, the number of seniors hospitalized for COVID has
declined by 80% and cases among seniors have declined by 71%. Florida was right to prioritize
the elderly. Seniors first works."
Jackson Health System announced it will offer the vaccine to Florida residents ages 50 and older
who are sworn law enforcement officers aged 50 and above, all firefighters aged 50 and above
and all K-12 school personnel aged 50 and above.
Anyone 50 and above with a signed doctor's note on the physician's letterhead or prescription
pad with a recommendation that the patient be vaccinated will also be allowed to get their
vaccine dose.
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Jackson is expanding our COVID-19 vaccination
eligibility, while continuing to vaccinate any Florida
resident over 65. Later today, we will announce the
opening of our online appointment portal at
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On Monday, Mar. 1 at 4 p.m., the Oasis Center for Women & Girls is hosting their 2021
Women's History Month Event and Trailblazers Award Ceremony. This will be the 13th
annual event they have hosted of its kind, and it will honor women and girls who have made
an impact in the Tallahassee-Leon County area.
"Its purpose is really to uplift and celebrate the achievements women of Tallahassee have
been making," Florida State University (FSU) student and Oasis Center intern Mary Deschler
said.
The Oasis Center for Women & Girls is a local Tallahassee non-profit organization founded
by Kelly Otte who now serves as the Interim Executive Director. Their mission is to "improve
the lives of women and girls through celebration and support." They offer a variety of
services like counseling, support groups for single moms, summer camps and more. These
services help the woman and girls involved to strive for their goals in every stage of their life.
The event the center is hosting in honor of Women's History will recognize "Trailblazers,"
"Unsung Sheroes" and "Girls Who Can Do Anything" within the Tallahassee Community.
"Oftentime women's achievements just kind of get brushed under the rug or thought of as 'of
course they're doing that because someone needs to,' but our efforts are really to support
them and celebrate them, so that way other women feel like they should be celebrated and
supported as well for their endeavors, creating a legacy in Tallahassee," Deschler said.
This year's Trailblazer Award honorees are Robin Hassler Thompson, executive director of
the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center, Dr. Gabrielle Gabrielli of Gabrielle Consulting, Dr.
Judy Mandrell, director and founder of the Dream Builders Greatness Center, Karen Moore,
founder of the Moore Agency, Dr. Tracy Thomas, professor at Florida A&M University, and
Madeline Pumariega, president of Miami-Dade College. The Oasis Center has chosen to
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She made her first stage appearance at the tender age of 6.
Since then, Payton has become an internationally acclaimed actress and an
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Payton was one of the original members of the "Theatre of Afro Arts" in the early to
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commencement speaker. I have been an admirer of her work and philanthropic efforts
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George's playbook is special because he has been able to execute in an environment that places an extreme value on young Black males' ability to perform on the football field, but not nearly as much in their ability to excel in other areas. Listed below are seven college readiness plays that George has implemented and are potentially scalable for broader populations of students: (https://images- diverse.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/03/02135913/Dr.- Marcus-Bright-Headshot152614-e1614711569227.jpg) Dr. Marcus Bright Students should set goals and review them on a daily basis George said that the first thing that he does when he wakes up in the morning is look at his goals and a vision board that he has made. He looks at both his short-term goals and his long-term goals. This allows him to visualize what he wants to achieve and increases the belief in his ability bring it into fruition. Guiding and even requiring students formulate and review their goals will increase their focus and help them to see how their daily coursework connects to their broader aspirations. Training students to begin their days by looking within and making investments in their internal development is sure to pay dividends in the form of building the mental and spiritual strength to help them to overcome adversity and to persist in spite of challenges. The elevation of academic achievement is key People generally do more and try harder in those areas where they are celebrated and valued. George recalled being celebrated at an end of year ceremony at his elementary school for being the top student in his grade. This encouragement helped to motivate him to continue to achieve at a high level. The highlighting of academic excellence and the rewards of scholastic success should be put in the forefront with the same enthusiasm that achievement in sports is promoted. Kids growing up in Miami's urban neighborhoods have seen young men go from their same schools and circumstances and achieve National Football League (NFL) fame, fortune, and stardom. They have seen institutions like the University of Miami and University of Florida come into schools like Miami Northwestern Senior High School and see value in Black boys' ability to play football. These young men are recruited, pursued, and offered full scholarships. The dream for them is real and it seems very attainable. They see and know many examples of it. The same can be done for other routes. Academic competition can generate elite performance George competed in math competitions and spelling bees through his involvement in the National Achievers Society since he was in the 6th grade. Group academic competitions like these were a key component to George's success that may differ from a lot of the traditional experiences of the masses of students. The process of training for these competitions with other students allowed for George and others to have the opportunity to both challenge and encourage each other similar to the way that members of a basketball or football team do. Peers push each other to heights that they may not have gotten to if they just trained by themselves. An aspiring basketball player can do all the drills in the world by himself but he or she will never reach their full potential until they sharpen their craft against competitors that force them to make adjustments and tap into their creativity to get past opposition. The same is true for elite level academic achievement. The Saturday academic practices and competitions were a key factor in George's scholastic acceleration, and they can be for others if more opportunities, venues, and infrastructures are made available. Competition and celebration should be built around gatekeeper skillsets like math and crucial courses like Algebra. There is rightfully a great emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M.) careers, but S.T.E.M. will become STOP if students don't have the proficiency to pass high level math classes. Mechanisms that incentivize students to practice math like they practice basketball jump shots and football route running are needed. This play from the Pickens playbook is sure to pay off in the long run with more students being able to take advantage of opportunities in lucrative S.T.E.M. career fields. Participation in sports can be a great developmental tool https://diverseeducation.com/article/206587/ 3/6
3/3/2021 The Pickens Playbook: 7 College Readiness Moves to Make for Student Success - Higher Education George played football in elementary and middle school for the Miami Gardens Ravens and recalls having fun with EIriends. He described football as something that he always loved and was able to connect with. He has been able to translate many of the lessons that he learned on the football field into the classroom like the importance of working hard and consistently practicing in order to produce winning results. Though George enjoyed playing football, he never bought into the narrative that is dominant in the lives of so many young men that "football is their only way out." He resisted that characterization and didn't see himself as being one dimensional. He maintained a more holistic definition of himself and embraced other leadership roles in extracurricular activities like being the President of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Chapter at his school and the President of the South Florida National Achievers Society. Dual Enrollment = Double Achievement George began taking dual enrollment classes during the second semester of his freshman year with the goal of graduating with both a high school diploma and an Associate in Arts (AA) degree at the same time. He credits a member of his school's staff for making him aware of the dual enrollment option. The awareness of the availability of this opportunity was crucial as many students miss out on opportunities like dual enrollment because they are not provided information about it in a timely manner. George's decision to take advantage of the dual enrollment opportunities that we were made available to him through his high school and Miami Dade College were key to building additional momentum to keep him going. This momentum helped him to maximize his days and maintain the grueling daily regimen that this double duty required. He would find periods during the day to do the necessary assignments and classwork. These time slots would be during breaks in classes, during lunch, commuting, and late at night when he got home from the Miami Dade College North Campus. He was keenly aware that graduating with his high school diploma and AA degree simultaneously would give him a strong foundation and lay the groundwork for what he wanted to achieve in his life and the kind of impact that he wanted to make. This kind of awareness can build one's focus and push them to maintain the kind of habits and regimen that George was able to implement. Career exploration helps to generate a sense of purpose George found a sense of purpose early in his life in seeing the issues that persisted in his community like gun violence and unequal access to healthcare. It motivated him to want to be a part of the solution by becoming a medical doctor and social advocate. He considers himself to be a service-oriented person and relishes opportunities to lend a helping hand. The medical magnet program at Northwestern was a part of his attraction to the school. The program introduces students to various careers in the medical field as early as the 9th grade and they are also able to get industry certifications. Some of the teachers who teach the courses in the magnet program are also medical professionals, so they get instruction from those who are currently working in the field. The importance of cultivating future healthcare professionals like George who value the treating of patients with care, compassion, and humanity is vital. The COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions around the family visitation of patients who are in the hospital has heightened the significance of how hospital personnel interact with patients. Hospital staff are now the only people in many cases that patients interact with and they are dependent on them for company, motivation, and care while they are dealing with their affliction. Mentorship and examples to emulate are critical One of the key infrastructures of opportunity that has benefitted George and thousands of others in Miami-Dade County is the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, a dropout prevention and mentorship program founded by U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson in 1993. The program has chapters of boys in 110 schools in the county who receive mentorship, life skills training, and exposure to a myriad of different experiences from health summits to prison visits to college tours to trips to Washington D.C. and more. George joined the 5000 Role Models when was in the 5th grade and has been a part of chapters at his elementary, middle, and high school. He is currently the President of the 5000 Role Models chapter at Miami Northwestern Senior High School. One of the most impactful experiences for George was a trip to a local prison where he came face to face with the realities of the mass incarceration epidemic and where the consequences of a bad decision or even being at the wrong place at the wrong time could lead him. George appreciates the way that being a 5000 Role Model has helped to shape his character. It embodies brotherhood for him and has exposed him to various issues and careers within his community that he may have otherwise overlooked. Though the program, he has been able to have numerous speaking opportunities including him introducing President Barack Obama at a Miami rally in October of 2020. The brotherhood and positive peer pressure that is generated from programs like the 5000 Role Models has had an incalculable impact on the development of young men and should be institutionalized in school districts across the nation. The development of life skills, character building, and quality decision making are key factors that George acquired from other sources in addition to the 5000 Role Models. The primary source was his family. His late mother was an educator, and his father is a professional in the engineering field. They both emphasized the importance of education and the doors that it could open for him. His older sister was a stellar scholar and set a great example for him to follow and emulate. This kind of family set up may not be replicable for the broader population of students, but there are other resources and infrastructures like the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project that can be put in place to provide a consistent level of positive nurturing and support. These seven plays from Pickens College Readiness Playbook can be adopted by other students and by systems and structures that are geared toward student development. It is important to note that this playbook does not guarantee success. It will not automatically give one the many intangible factors that George possesses and has consistently employed like grit, determination, focus, discipline, and the ability to delay gratification, but it can serve as a starting point for transformational change. The playbook for athletic excellence has been instilled, replicated, and institutionalized in the hearts and minds of young men of color and the communities that they inhabit. Playbooks for academic excellence can be embedded in the same way. Success is not guaranteed, but the combination of the right plays and the will to execute them are a formidable force to contend with. It is time take a new look at what is working in our communities and schools and find innovative ways to scale them to broader populations of students so that they can be better prepared for access and success at higher education institutions. Dr. Marcus Bright is a scholar and educational administrator. https://diverseeducation.com/article/206587/ 4/6
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