He doesnt go out. Mckinley: The connection to football. Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Theres got to be more hope for the youth and others than playing football. As more students yelled from all directions, the coach slowed down, hooked his left arm around the shoulder of the youngster who scurried alongside, and made sure he would play football again next year. Victoria Lewis Very big." The Blue Devils got close in 1976, with a team that included New Orleans Saints All . Hes just with his family and those boys on the football team. Beyond Football: Pahokee, Florida's History of Black Resilience February 14, 2023 by Craig Phillips in Behind the Films This community and the surrounding area around the southern shores of. I work with young people across different genders, but for the young men I work with, one of the things theyre craving is people in their lives to hold them accountable in a way also backed by care and love, and a level of grace. 10 horror movie characters who are simply the worst, India vs Australia live stream: How to watch the Cricket Test Series. If it werent for Pahokee, there would be no me. Everybody is proud and will stay proud. People heard my cry and instead of me doing something detrimental and not productive, I got together with Bhawin and we used his people, his young people, to help produce it, McKinley told us. Boldin and Antonio Wilson. Instead, Johnson went on to play junior college football as a wide receiver at East Mississippi Community College and Arizona Western College before completing his college career at New Mexico Highlands University, a Division II program in Las Vegas, N.M. Im glad my people got me out of there. Thats why the town went down. It was a different type of thing. Still, the film finds ways to highlight successes. Before the machines came, you had people cutting the [sugar] cane. Theyre not looking at the eggs like that. With running back Kevin Bouie, defensive lineman Chris Cade and quarterback Anthony Sheppard, this year was different. Today he revealed he's taking his skills to Georgetown University in Washington, DC. [10] Local residents refer to Pahokee as "The Muck", which signifies the mineral-rich dark soil in which sugar cane, citrus fruits, and corn are grown by agribusinesses. The 63-bed general hospital, financially nonviable, closed in 1998 after years of contention, a change from public to private ownership, and three lawsuits. Do you have a blog? A football player is comforted by his girlfriend after the Raiders lose a crucial game that puts the 2012 state title out of reach. We had all these things they dont even have anymore. Part of what Ira and I are trying to do is use my resources through Youth FX, to bring training to young people to be able to tell their own stories without folks like us coming down there. She is the mother to many people there. Our documentary tells the story of Pahokee, FL. Having been stung before, they were wary when McKinleys film crews arrived. On the night he was killed, Gray and his mother were walking to meet with a group of people when two men approached and began shooting, deputies said. At an early age, future Pro Football Hall of Famer RICKEY JACKSON recognized he needed to chart a path away from the predominant occupations in Pahokee, Florida: chopping cane, picking corn in the fields or working in the produce packing plant. He is 13th in NFL history in rushing yards, 20th in . All the kids are doing is trying to help the family eat. Enrollment: 857 (2015). Over the decades hundreds of players have left the 33476 zip code to play at colleges well beyond Palm Beach County and dozens of those have gone on to play professionally. We were there through the whole thing, just trying to raise money to go back and forth, back and forth, you know. 97% are from low-income families. It seems the only way they can get that energy out is through sports and football. They point to the docuseries "4th & Forever: Muck City" with its scenes of prison, caution tape and sirens, as examples of the hurtful and incomplete portrayal the residents of Pahokee and The Glades have had to weather. Johnson was a four-star football recruit who signed with Florida State University in February 2010. Then you understand that its a slave-type mentality. But if you dont play football, what else are you going to do? Everglades Preparatory Academy, 380 East Main St. (grades 912). We didnt know they were going to win. Days after its release, it was shown on ESPN,[28] and an Adidas commercial was made using footage from it.[29]. Burt Reynolds did movies called Gator and White Lightning, and he mentions the Muck Boys. There is a scene when he was talking, I think to Jerry Reed, in the movie. Were coming down using our money to try to build and help them, but theyre so beat up by whats been going on. We tried to tell the stories of Alvin and some NFL players as family-oriented. The public high schools in Belle Glade and Pahokee, located . But there was money coming through there, and then migrant workers were no longer as involved because [farms] went from using labor to using machines. I can't think of anything better that has ever happened to this town.". Ira: Others want to try to play football. But this ire isn't simply directed toward the knife-wielding killers of horror cinema. But even in the community, you couldnt find people who know who Zora Neal Hurston is, and the kids dont read her books. Ira: Stories have been told [about Pahokee] throughout [its] 100 years of history, with Hurston, and Harvest of Shame. Fla. towns", "Worth Watching. In fact, the region has produced more than sixty NFL athletes since 1980, most notably Fred Taylor, Anquan Boldin, and Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes. Pahokee High School is best known for its football program that consistently ranks among the state's best. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Anthony Bernard Evans, 39, and Lanorris Lee, 34, were arrested in connection with the killing. They canceled everything after talking all this mess on social media. Be more independent. Has it hit you that the world will soon see this film? My mother and father met in that town and used to date up there. Boldin has earned scholarship offers from some of America's most prestigious universities. I got a pretty good football team.'' Despite out playing the Indians badly, Pahokee led just 16-12 at halftime after it got stunned by a blocked punt with 15 seconds left. They were selling drugs. I didnt want to just go in there and start filming. With less than 6,000 residents, the rural city has produced numerous football players who went on to. Football is big. Alphonso Smith has been removed from his position as head coach of the Pahokee High School football team following allegations of inappropriate conduct, according to the Palm . A lot of young people down there have so much talent, so many ideas and ways they want to express themselves. Once I got down there, I started to build that relationship with the family and get a sense of what the community stories were and some of the history. The book had my cousin in it. The biggest misconception in a place like that is, Well, they dont have anything, and theyre poor. But you dont think about what theyre rich in. When Ira was down there doing all that preliminary research, he had already known about this aspect of the town. And through it all, the three players have worked toward an eventual common goal a scholarship to the University of Michigan. Why trust us? Records[which?] Twice as big. They got avocados [and] bananas. We filmed [Pahokee Highs football team] during their undefeated season and thats what really connected us to the people. Here are five of the top storylines from Hawthorne's . You dont have that togetherness and that sense of looking out for each others backs. Asking people for money just so we can go down there and shoot. Executive Producer Sam [Pollard] did a documentary about Hurston [2008s. "This time, the whole town stood up and gave an ovation. He was 76. The victim of a fatal shooting at a Nov. 6 post-Muck Bowl football game block party has been identified as former Pahokee High School football standout DeJoshua Johnson, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office announced Friday. It was Jim Crow. Rick Robb 8/26/2021. Pahokee belongs to the School District of Palm Beach County. People would ask, Oh, its footballarent you talking about how dangerous it is? Thats part of it, but I want to show theres also a level of love and community and camaraderie here that is so critical to the life of these young men. Led Pahokee with 92 tackles (25.5 loss) and 19.5 sacks. I think what happens is when you have a lack of resources, and the structures of the county government and the state government have basically left you without resources, you learn how to build them yourselves. [6], According to the 2020 U.S. Census, 57% of the residents of Pahokee were African American and 33% were Hispanic or Latino. At Pahokee High School, Blue Devils football star Bijay Boldin is standing out in the classroom as well. What are the messages you want people to take away from this film? As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 5,985 people, 1,710 households, and 1,328 families residing in the city. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. I still got family membersmy bloodline starts there. I spent some weeks with the fam. I think this film shows you that while football is, at this point, a very high-level sport, and theres a lot of money involved when you look at it from the community perspective, its also a place for people to come together and build unity. Were going into this tropical climate, and New Jersey is thinking theyre going to come and play these guys in their hometown and not train. Also credited with 45 QBH, 3 FF, 3 FR and and INT. Outta the Muck | Official Trailer | Independent Lens | PBS, Today's tech news, curated and condensed for your inbox. As Thompson darted toward the gym, a young student, apparently part of the junior high, ran up and yelled, "Aw right, coach!". Alvin took him under his wing and mentored him, gave him a shot at being a football player. Boulud Effect: How a star chef helped transform Palm Beach County restaurants, How Muck City Sports Hall of Fame can serve as inspiration for youth growing up in the Glades, NFL greats return to Palm Beach County, open new waterfront restaurant on Lake Okeechobee, Dave George: State ruling doesnt erase Pahokees memorable season, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. We briefly touched on the football team and its importance to the community. He told me about his familys history, the hurricanes, Zora Neale Hurston [who wrote her important novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God, in nearby Belle Glade]all of itand I said, This is an incredible story. It was going down [to Pahokee] and meeting Iras family that sold me. Popular: Tom Brady, Cam Newton, Aaron Donald, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham Jr., J.J. Watt, Peyton Manning, Patrick Mahomes, Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger, Drew Brees, Todd Gurley . So they chase rabbits. That they need to really stay connected with their own family history. Along with his co-director/producer Bhawin Suchak, Mckinley returns to Pahokee to reconnect with his niece and nephew as he explores his familys history and chronicles the lives of the citys residents. The school was informed Thursday that . Having learned from that collaboration, theyve followed up with a doc that also has deeply personal meaning to Ira. The population was 5,524 in the 2020 census. Pahokee Football Roster 2022-23 Players (59) Staff (2) Do you have a team photo? Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Top Players in the NFL; Anquan Boldin Pahokee (FL) Pahokee 6-2 / 205 / PRO . Very big.". Football is the story Pahokee loves to tell about itself. Allowing them to grow into who they are and not judge them, and not demonize them. You learn how to become self-determined. (Jason Beede) The 6-foot-3, 230-pound edge rusher was hosted by Miami native Divaad Wilson, who attended the . Me and Bhawin were filming them. Timeline Highlights Team Schedule. Rabbit hunting as running training for would-be football players. Please provide a valid email address to continue. All rights reserved. We saw them [the opposing team] collapsing and the coaches collapsing. When you start bringing in the environmental shifts and changes in the climate, people are going to need to learn how to be in relationship with the land in a different way. Thats Bridget. Governor Rick Scott also pledged $1.3 million towards the restoration of Pahokee's infrastructure in late 2014. If it werent for Pahokee, there would be no me. And we just had to figure it out. You come on down here, and you want to play down in this heat, [then] you got to recognize these boys play here. NFL . They train in this. They take anybody in. The sugar mills use these people and dont give them the best wages, but they give them enough wages that theyre better off than the rest of the population. They were talking all this mess of how theyre going to beat Pahokee [Laughs]. "I'm. But we also see how people have no hope. They need to meet people like Bridget and Alvin because these are the people who are holding down these communities. They need better resources. You came out of the muck, and the level of pride and resilience and fortitude that [was] built in those people who suffered all these different tragedies, but still are so proud and joyous, and have so much collaboration in just the most basic survival skills of going fishing and hunting and sharing resources. The population density was 1,109.4 inhabitants per square mile (428.3/km2). She said she challenges him to be a good student, just like her dad did. They were selling drugs. Then they came with this busload of people, with this entourage and the state troopers. Thats what holds everyone together. Players were carted off the field into ambulances left and right in the game that took over four hours to finish. SCHEDULE KEY: * DISTRICT 1R-HC Homecoming Senior Night. The question that Im always questioning is who stays. I spent some weeks with the fam. It wasnt told in the story, but when you research it, you see that Burt Reynolds talked about it [the muck]. The reason why they go catch rabbits is to help the family eat. Enrollment: 375 (2015). in nearby Belle Glade]all of itand I said, This is an incredible story. It was going down [to Pahokee] and meeting Iras family that sold me. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. The children whomp the rabbits on the head with the thick end of a cane stalk and sell the carcasses (with one leg attached, to prove it's not a cat) for $2 apiece. Another piece of the never-finished puzzle was gently fitted. At Pahokee High School, Blue Devils football star Bijay Boldin is standing out in the classroom as well. But [theres] red tape with the political stuff because they dont want us to bring this down there for peoples benefit. Throughout this process, were there any new things or discoveries you were surprised to learn about your family? Bhawin has another organization hes running, Im trying to do my own thing, and we dont have the resources. Easy to access, there's no subscription or account needed to see the film, which can be streamed online for free via PBS Independent Lens for a limited time. So I want to help, and feel like Im being shut out even though I have support. In 2000, 72.78% of the population spoke only English at home, while those who spoke Spanish made up 26.65%, and those who spoke French Creole made up 0.56%. Ira: When I first came down there before Bhawin did, I had a chance to tour it and reconnect because I hadnt been there for 35 years. I had the story, but Bhawin and his people from Youth FX were the ones that came and documented the story. 2022 PAHOKEE BLUE DEVILS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Pahokee Blue Devils are classified in 1R- for the 2022 Season . Pahokee Blue Devils football player De'Joshua Johnson Former FSU recruit was a top athlete in football, track and field Johnson was a four-star football recruit who signed with Florida. Cricket is a bit of an obscure sport in the United State, but you can count on the leader in sports, ESPN, to provide coverage of the match. Johnson was also was a member of Pahokee High Schools track and field team. As someone whos not from Pahokee, what do you believe is the biggest misconception about this community? "Some of the most powerful feedback is people saying, 'Wow. You know, people are poor, they dont care, [and] theyre just surviving and struggling. The average household size was 3.35 and the average family size was 3.79. Pahokee MiddleHigh School, 900 Larrimore Rd. Pahokee's most recent local newspaper was A Better Pahokee, a free digital e-newspaper, founded in 2013 by Jessie Tsang and Minister Freddie Lee Peterkin. A Palm Beach Post Defensive Player of the Year nominee. But more importantly, taught him about being a man, being accountable, and doing it with love. Find out more. Weve been on the festival circuit and doing community tours with the film, so weve been showing it to audiences in person. Glades Academy, 7368 State Road 15 (grades K8). I think that's part of where that pride and resilience come from; it's a different form of life. Theyre rich in the land growing their own fruits and vegetables, fishing from that lake. Hes just committed to it. Lodge managed a 32-5 record over three seasons, winning a Florida Dairy Farmers Coach of the Year award in 2020. Investigators have not commented on events leading to the shooting. Looking west down one of Pahokee's few main streets, he was probably able to make out the Lake Okeechobee dike that loomed over City Hall and the firehouse, giving Pahokee the feel of a Colorado mining town butted up against the mountains. McKinley and Suchak hoped to give back in others ways as well. Bhawin: Its part of our impact project with Outta the Muck. Thats what started it all. Thats why Im here. If you're interested in British television programming, you'll find plenty of it on Hulu. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Ex-Pahokee athlete identified as victim of fatal Muck Bowl party shooting, Former FSU recruit was a top athlete in football, track and field, Gunfire erupts at large gathering after Pahokee football Muck Bowl victory, Three people shot, wounded during 'huge' block party in Pahokee after Muck Bowl, Man shot in Pahokee after annual Muck Bowl football game dies, sheriff's office says, Ex-Pahokee athlete identified as victim of fatal Muck Bowl party shooting. Pahokee Elementary School is an IB (. "It don't seem through speaking about it that it means so much," Butler said. A fifth of the population has migrated in the past 15 years. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Home. Its no secret ESPN provides some of the best sports coverage on the planet, and its ESPN+ streaming service is an extension of that. But Alvin did that with so much care for these young men, not judging them and not casting them away. We couldnt get a better script than what were trying to do. "But when you feel it in your heart, it means a whole heap. You havent seen the stories of the people that remain, you see stories of people that leave. He passes that drive down to Alvin Jr. A child at the time of filming, Alvin Jr. is now a freshman cornerback at West Liberty University in West Virginia. "This is how people in Pahokee have been living for over a hundred years now because they have been so isolated," Suchak said. They didnt know that this weather and heat would take a toll on you. There have been many characters who act purely out of self-interest with a callous disregard for those around them. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The biggest one to me is that togetherness. The plant closed in 2009. I went and researched. I was at first reluctant because it just takes so much work. Join our linker program. "I think the whole town cried last year," said Ervin Butler, a taxi driver who has lived in Pahokee since 1928 and will turn 67 on Christmas Day. G.A.P Christian Academy, 183 S Lake Ave. (K12 Education), "James Patterson headed west to ask 'What the hell happened here?' Its still a rich community, but to me, theyre being used and theyve been used for hundreds of years. Upgrade your lifestyleDigital Trends helps readers keep tabs on the fast-paced world of tech with all the latest news, fun product reviews, insightful editorials, and one-of-a-kind sneak peeks. We thought it was going to be more of an ESPN. Even though the people didnt have money, they have food and sources to eat so why do I need money? Hall of Famers, Pro Bowlers, MVPs, Player Linker Tool . People [in Pahokee] would say, How are they not teaching this in our own schools? Theyre like, Wow, we live in this incredible historic town but some of that is even obscured from us. Thats what Ira was talking about. "This is a football community," Thompson said. suggest it has been on the list continually since 1994. Holmes has been one of the state's most. He had come close to fulfilling his football dreams in past seasons, winning four district titles and three consecutive regional titles. They rescinded their request as the sheriff's office appealed to the public for help with the investigation. Even though the people didnt have money, they have food and sources to eat so why do I need money? Today is National Signing Day. Pahokee has a knack for creating shining stars, particularly on the football field. Please try again later. "Yeah, coach," the student replied. Theyre not out there trying to get famous and have all the spotlight on them. It's the talk of the town and will be for a long time to come. Over the decades hundreds of players have left the 33476 zip. Do you have a sports website? More:How Muck City Sports Hall of Fame can serve as inspiration for youth growing up in the Glades. Bhawin: Theres also documentaries coming out that in some form weave in the story of Zora Neal Hurston, which has really not been told in a broad scope. View Pahokee Blue Devils team profile: View the Blue Devils schedule, coaches, team players, school history, stadium, school info, maps, photos, and recruiting. But people are thriving there [too]. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The first year we really filmed we had to do a GoFundMe. RavensPatriots (1982) . that also talk about this. You see the price of eggs, and [if] you go down to Pahokee, you see chickens running wild in the street. At Remote High School, Indigenous Teens Dream of a Glittering Future, Filmmaker Explores First Steps Toward Justice and Reconciliation. I think its so overlooked when you think about American history, specifically when youre talking about Black history in this country, is to look at the struggles and the resilience of communities like Pahokee. Taxable property values dropped from about $99 million in 2007 to $66 million in 2014. Walter Boldin. He is a film nerd, cartoonist, classic film poster collector, wannabe screenwriter, and owner of/owned by cats. Having learned from that collaboration, theyve followed up with a doc that also has deeply personal meaning to Ira. The result is an 80-minute documentary, Outta the Muck, that is making rounds on the independent film circuit and is airing on local PBS stations during Black History Month. "He made sure education was the center of our attention growing up and that it would be life-changing for us" she said. Pahokee's stats have been entered for the 46-14 win @ Glades Central on 11/4/2022 6:30 PM. Pahokee football player heading to Ivy League school WPTV West Palm Beach, FL UP NEXT Football athletes sign with college programs during 2023 National Signing Period ABC 27 Tallahassee, FL. is about his family in Pahokee and Black achievement in an area beset by hurricane disasters, poverty, and personal trauma. His familys incredible. Deputies found Johnson and other two shooting victims as the crowd began to disperse. Pahokee football player heading to Georgetown University, Buc-ees to open third location in Florida, Kodak Black learns hell get drug treatment program, then gets Jolly Rancher, Hobe Sound surfer describes bloody mess after being bitten by shark, Missing Port St. Lucie man, 73, found safe on I-95 in Martin County, 3 men arrested in fatal shooting in November, Agents work to combat uptick in migrant smuggling, PBSO: Man arrested in fatal shooting during family gathering, DeSantis launches new book, ratcheting up 2024 speculation. Its still a rich community, but to me, theyre being used and theyve been used for hundreds of years. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 99% of the students are from low-income families. [8], Pahokee was incorporated in 1922. The decision did not go down well in Pahokee. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. You can count on it.". The years of hard work, on and off the field, is paying off for a Palm Beach County high school athlete. More on Muck Tavern:NFL greats return to Palm Beach County, open new waterfront restaurant on Lake Okeechobee. Rickey Jackson. [25] This is in addition to $200,000 pledged by Senator Abruzzo in 2014. Pahokee football player heading to Georgetown University. You see whats happening now with [Florida Gov. They fish like Bhawin was saying. NFL . There were 1,936 housing units at an average density of 358.9 per square mile (138.6/km2). Smith is one of three Pahokee players on the Demon Deacons' roster, including D.J. Males had a median income of $28,859 versus $20,066 for females. In 1939, the Federal Writers' Project guide said of Pahokee: "From Christmas until April, Pahokee is a 24-hour town; long trains of refrigerated cars roll out for northern markets day and night." I don't know nothing about football, but I know who had the biggest pile of rabbits, and that means something.". I think its unfortunate because I think that these communities are the places where history was made. All rights reserved. $3K reward offered in block party shooting that killed former Pahokee football star. Ira reached out to Suchakwho runs. "I got in contact with John and let him know the needs we had out in . "It's 'What do we have here?'". His parents met in Pahokee, though he was born and grew up states, if not worlds away. Season Preview: Pahokee aiming for Class 1A state football championship. Like these guys went through the season and they actually ended up winning the game," Suchak said. [7] In 2018, the Mayor, Kenneth W. Babb, as well as the four members of the City Commission were all African American. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. When we talk about these small rural towns, its almost always in a deficit, a context of what they dont have. 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