Opinions

Trump’s 3rd Presidential  Voyage

   Trump’s 2016 presidential election and gala was reminiscent of the launching of the Titanic, labeled the unsinkable ship.  Regrettably, Captain Smith’s poor navigation led to the sinking of the Titanic. Trump tried during his first term at the helm to sink America’s democracy and replace it with his brand of autocracy. Having lost the 2020 presidential election, which was his second attempted voyage. Rather than this time sink the government, he ignited an insurrection and attempted to overthrow the government. […]

Opinions

Florida’s Dystopia

     Dystopia defined is a society characterized by intense human depravation, great suffering, and injustice controlled by totalitarian and dictatorial systems. Entities like the Republican Party in the U.S. promote war, racism, sexism, and white supremacy promote an end to social security, environmental protection,  continued burning of fossil fuels while they clearly exacerbate global warming,  end to federally subsidized housing programs, and closing U.S. national boundaries to the poor and people of color immigrants whose environments and economies have been wrecked by U.S. foreign and military policy. Refuges from collapsed oppressive societies are turned away from U.S. borders. They flee failed economies, especially in Central America, that are controlled by gangs. […]

Sports

Jonni Carter, WG’s Student/Athlete of the Week

     In 1991 Dillard High School track phenom Jonathan Carter completed one of the most successful, electric and captivating athletic careers in Broward County history. Not only was he the Class 4-A state champion in the 100 meters, he also led the team to a second place finish at the state meet which catapulted him to accept a scholarship to FSU where he became a six- time All-American in the 100 and 200 meters and four by one relay. […]

Sports

Three projects with Tallahassee ties awarded grants through Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition

     Black Ambition supports Black and Latino and Latina entrepreneurs with a series of prizes to underwrite strong ideas. It was founded by music artist and philanthropist Pharrell Williams, whose No. 1 hit ‘Happy’ made him a household name. Black Ambition’s pitch competition is critical for applicants who undergo three months of inspection and interviews with partnered entrepreneurs and senior business leaders.  […]