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They gave their lives, what are we willing to give
They gave their lives, what are we willing to give […]
Month: November 2018
Local Sports
What’s Next for the Dolphins?
What’s Next for the Dolphins? […]
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Bridging the Gap Between the Community, Black History and Education
Roderick Parker (pictured far right), the new Instructional Facilitator at the Old Dillard Museum (ODM) credits Philp Bulluck (far left), Charles Webster (center), Dr. Rosalind Osgood and Tracy Clark (both not pictured) for merging the ODM with Walker Elementary. Marrying the youth with history creates in ideal bridge for the community. […]
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It will cost to #BringItHome and we all have to be willing to pay votes and voting costs
I wrote an article entitled “I don’t know about you but my vote will cost”. I bring up this point because, so many times people equate elections with money, and I want the candidates to understand that they have A PRICE to pay also. Even candidates who are caught up in the world-wind victories of others, they are responsible and have a price to pay, too. […]
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Crump Exposes False Affidavits in Little Rock ‘No-Knock’ Warrant Drug Raid Cases
his week national civil rights attorney Ben Crump and co-counsel Michael Laux presented a new video with clear and compelling information about Roderick Talley’s experience with police corruption and “no-knock” drug raids that have disproportionately affected Black residents of Little Rock, Arkansas. […]
Local News
Ari Zebersky and Ben Myerow Sunshine Gameday
Our Heroes of Broward initiative will exclusively focus on acknowledging the unsung heroes of our community. From the schoolteachers that spend extra hours and extra money out of their own pockets to provide their students an atmosphere that is conducive for learning. To the childhood friend who opened the doors to their home without hesitation to raise someone else’s child. We feel an obligation to identify and praise these remarkable people. These are our Heroes and here are their stories. […]
Local News
Kamala Harris stumps for Bill Nelson to galvanize early vote
Harris, who is in Florida to stump for Nelson’s re-election, was greeted by boisterous applause at each of the four churches she and Nelson visited, Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, Second Baptist Church, Bethel Church and Covenant Missionary Baptist Church. […]
Religion
The New Mount Olive Baptist Church celebrates 100 years of community, service, and fellowship
The New Mount Olive Baptist Church was founded on November 25, 1918 and come hell or high water still stands today as a majestic example of Christian fortitude, spiritual commitment, and an unyielding faith of its membership.
This historical occasion will be commemorated at the 100th Anniversary Gala on Friday, November 9, at the Pier 66 Hotel & Marina in Fort Lauderdale. […]
National News
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights under law condemns Secretary Brian Kemp’s Motion to halt court-ordered relief for Absentee Voters in Georgia
WASHINGTON, D.C. Recently, Defendant Brian Kemp, Georgia’s Secretary of State, filed an emergency motion for a stay pending appeal of the preliminary injunction issued hours ago by U.S. Federal District Court Judge Leigh May. Judge May’s order requires that voters whose absentee ballots have been improperly rejected due to an alleged signature mismatch have notice and an opportunity to resolve the issue to ensure that […]
Local News
STATEMENT: Mayor Andrew Gillum on Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting
“The reports from Pittsburg are heartbreaking and devastating. Our houses of worship — like our schools and movie theaters — should be safe from this epidemic of gun violence. All Americans need words of healing; words of affirmation; and words of condemnation for the rising tide of hatred and anti-Semitism in this country.
“This epidemic of violence impacts all of us, from worshipers in a synagogue to a bible study meeting in Charleston to the brave men and women in law enforcement who give so much to keep us all safe. Hatred and violence will never win. What is right in our society will triumph over what is wrong.” […]