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LOCAL NEWS
Charles Freeman was considered one of South Florida''s most Notorious drug dealers before turning his life over to Jesus. Currently, he is a deacon at the New Mount Olive Baptist Church and is actively involved in the church''s prison ministry.

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Prison ministry seeks to save lives as well as souls
The public face depicting those who are incarcerated is usually a young Black male; one who has probably been arrested for committing a drug related offense. They also most likely come from an economically deprived environment. However, if you care to take a closer look at those forgotten souls who find themselves on the wrong side of the law, they represent someone’s son or daughter, sister or brother, mother or father, or husband or wife. In other words, someone like you or me could very well wind up behind ...Click here for the full article

U.S. Representative Alcee L. Hastings: “I will be the last man standing, saying you will not drill off the coast of Florida”

Hastings speaks out against Republicans’ 12 years of attempts to do nothing about our nation’s energy policies

WASHINGTON, DC
– Recently, U.S. Representative and Democratic Co-Chairman of Florida’s Congressional De-legation Alcee L. Hastings (D-Miramar) spoke out on the floor of the House of Representatives against offshore drilling and big oil industry’s record profits.... Click here for the full article

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NATIONAL NEWS HEALTH
Julian Bond Bond Continues to Scorch Bush Administration, Introduces New CEO at 99th NAACP Convention
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – NAACP Chairman Julian Bond, at the organization’s 99th National Convention in Cincinnati this week, showed no letting up on his marathon ...Click here for the full article
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Jesse Jackson Repents for His 'Locker Room, Trash Talk' About Obama, but Calls His Perspective 'Loving Criticism'
Obama Says He's Not 'Distancing Himself'' from Black Community
Sharpton is Cool Despite the Heat
L-r: Alice Taylor, COO, BGMC; Norma Vesey, Stroke Program coordinator, BGMC; Ann Mroz, director of Quality Improvement Initiatives, GWTG, American Heart Association; and Nabil El Sanadi, M.D., acting director Broward Health receives American Heart Association’s Performance Achievement Award
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - The American Heart Association (AHA) presented its 2008 Get With The GuidelinesSM(GWTC) –...Click here for the full article
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Broward County Health Department offers HIV/AIDS 104 Training
The Florida Department of Health Division of Medical Quality Assurance provides online application process
Facing menopause? Try brisk walking
RELIGION LOCAL SPORTS
Spiritual Inspiration
God has a blessing for you each day

Beloved, ...Click here for the full article
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God Knows Best
Harris Chapel United Methodist Church Pastor Appreciation Luncheon & Silent Auction
Now Here is a Thought
Judo champion Luquinta Allen is a fierce competitor on the mat but finds time to mentor other youth off the mat; started first NAACP high school chapter at her school, Parkway Academy. SUPER KID: Luquinta Allen competes in Judo Olympic trials, sets sights on 2012 Olympics
After taking up the martial art of Judo, Luquinta Allen went from a shy, withdrawn young girl who struggled in the classroom just two and a half years ago, ...Click here for the full article
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Florida Classic tickets go on sale July 7
Bringing inner–city baseball back
The Sixth Annual Artis “Jack” Hall Kappa Golf Klassic, a great success

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