If Georgia is a Bible Belt state considered to be one of the most religious, then why are only 31.8% of Augusta residents married?
Month: September 2023
Twenty-five years ago, eleven African American friends with a shared vision on women empowerment and Investing for the future gathered one Sunday afternoon and decided to establish an investment club. Thus, was the birth of Female Investment Group in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our investment knowledge was as diverse as the club members which included a public servant, educators, an accountant, public health worker, human resource administrator and entrepreneurs. The club is comprised of two generations and represents 3 Greek-letter sororities: Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha & Zeta Phi Beta. Sixty-four percent of the members were graduates from Historically Black Universities & Colleges.
‘Test Your Bible Knowledge’
The Southern Baptist Convention, the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, has kicked a rural Oklahoma church out of its membership after photos and videos of their pastor impersonating singer Ray Charles in blackface emerged on social media.
Ora Lee Greene, was born on a Monday, October 22, 1923 in Dawson, Georgia to the late Mary Bell and Kenneth Poole, Sr. Ora is the oldest of 5 siblings the late Bertha Walker, Kenneth, Jr., Curtis, Charlie and Amos Poole. Ora attended the Dawson, GA school system.
Gasoline prices might have peaked for the year as refineries continue a conversion to the cheaper winter blend, according to the AAA auto club. But global conditions could always affect pump prices. AAA said Monday the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded in Florida was $3.60, down from $3.69 a week earlier. The national average price was $3.85, down 3 cents from a week earlier.
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Join Commissioner Lawrence “Jabbow” Martin for the 3rd Annual Pink Up Lauderhill event featuring Grand Marshal Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick! Let’s pedal through the streets of Lauderhill as a united force, standing strong for this cause.
The appearance will mark Usher’s second appearance at the Super Bowl, following his 2011 performance alongside the Black-Eyed Peas.
By Sylvester “Nunnie” Robinson Patrick Bonner, former Boyd Anderson High All-State quarterback and FHSAA 5A basketball state champion, was inducted into the Florida A&M University 2023…