As those before us who paid the price for us to vote with their blood, their sweat, their tears and with the ultimate sacrifice, their lives, my vote will cost just as much.
Year: 2018
Amendment 4 would end an unfair, draconian clemency procedure that has its roots dating back to the Reconstruction. If the referendum passes, it will re-instate the vote to 1.5 million citizens of Florida, a number that could significantly impact who gets elected throughout the state in future elections.
In remembrance of the dark history and the celebration of the Black American’s triumph in the midst of grave adversity, the West African country of Ghana has officially declared 2019, the “Year of Return,” for people of color, inviting the global African family to a birth-right journey back to their home country.
While many states have some restriction on felon voting rights, most states restore the right to vote to people after they complete their sentences. In fact, up to 17 million Americans with past convictions can vote right now – they just don’t know it – because the felony disenfranchisement laws in every state can be confusing.
“However, it’s what that most famous preamble – and, indeed, the rest of the document – doesn’t address that’s more telling: The Constitution’s authors omit the vital distinction be-tween their view of the differences between persons and property and, in doing so, ultimately protect one of history’s most oppressive institutions: Slavery.”
Voter education is the next step and the game changer for Blacks, minorities and Democrats
The television campaign advertisement that is currently being run by the Republican Party, basically saying that Mayor Andrew Gillum is corrupt, is demeaning, disturbing, disingenuous, and dishonest. Mr. Gillum is not corrupt. He is competent; he is capable; he is caring; he is confident and he is courageous. Andrew Gillum is not corrupt!
At first glance, one would think the STARZ 6 part documentary “Liberty City Warriors,” excellently produced by LeBron James among others, is about little league football. And it is but only ostensibly. Because clearly in Liberty City, football is more than just a game.
“Stay in the line”
Real estate agents are state licensed professionals that have been educated about the process of buying and selling property. When you obtain the services of a real estate professional, you are also acquiring their years of experience and network of contacts. A home purchase is the biggest purchase you will make in your lifetime and having a trained professional on your side will ease the process.