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Trump Administration Cuts Food Stamps for at Least 700,000 Americans

      The Trump Administration has finalized implementation of new work requirement rules that would cut food stamp benefits for 700,000 Americans. The average food stamp payout is $36 per month. Though the Trump Administration estimates that under 700,000 people will be impacted by their policy changes, the Urban Institute estimates that the new Trump Administration rule changes will cause 3.7 million poor people to lose food stamps.  […]

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Trump Pardoned His Cellmate but Rufus Rochell Remains in Federal Prison

     It’s not a rags-to-riches Philadelphia-to-California story, like that of Will Smith’s fictional television character. Rochell’s story is the real-life account of how the crack epidemic of the 1980s is inextricably linked to today’s cry for criminal justice reform.  It’s also the story of how the rich and powerful receive special privileges, while the poor and powerless can only dare to dream. […]

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Mt. Hermon AME Church Celebrates Greek Unity Day – Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. featured organization as they celebrate their centennial anniversary

     In the spirit of unity, Mt. Hermon AME Church invites the community and all members of  Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Zeta Phi Beta and Eta Phi Beta Sororities; Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Sigma Iota Phi Theta, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternities to attend the 2020 Greek Unity Day   Service!  The sorors of Zeta Phi Beta, celebrating their centennial anniversary,  will be the featured organization for this auspicious occassion. […]

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Commissioner Barbara Jordan delays vote on Formula 1 Ordinance

Hard Rock Stadium and Formula 1 Grand Prix organizers were forced to pump the breaks today on solidifying their plans for a May 2021 Grand Prix race in Miami Gardens. By invoking the Four-Day Rule, District 1 Commissioner Barbara Jordan delayed a crucial vote at today’s regular meeting of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. The second reading of an ordinance Commissioner Jordan sponsored that would revise zoning regulations related to the stadium district and require approval after public hearing for automotive races, is now scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2020. […]