Local News

Untold Stories, Overcoming Trauma – Lynette Butler Shaw

     At the tender age of seven, Lynette Shaw tried to play hooky from school. She had tried to convince her uncle not to take her to school, but he had dutifully deposited her on the school steps. He drove off not realizing she was still intent on skipping school. As she slipped out the school yard that morning, she was intercepted and dragged off by a group of boys who tied her up, abused her and left her for dead. She managed to escape and made it home. She got in bed and pulled the covers up, hiding the evidence of the abuse from her mother. […]

Local News

Manatee County Democratic Party Holds Annual Gala; Manatee Democrat Black Caucus Recognized

     The Manatee County Democratic Black Caucus (MCDBC) was recognized by the Manatee County Democratic Party at its annual gala last month in Bradenton. MCDBC was presented with the 2022 Bill McGrath Memorial Award, presented to the group or individual who exemplifies commitment to promoting democracy by engaging and registering Democratic voters. The gala was held at The Grove Ballroom in Lakewood Ranch. […]

National News

Survey Finds New England States Lead the Way in Safety During the Pandemic

     As of Thursday, August 19, approximately 51 percent of the American population is vaccinated. The authors spell out that some states are safer than others. The District of Columbia enjoyed the least overall deaths from Covid, followed by Vermont, California, Connecticut, and Wisconsin. Vermont, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey had the highest vaccine rate. […]