George served his country as a Special Agent in Army Intelligence for 2 years active duty and 4 years in the Army Reserve. In 1960, he entered the University of Florida Law School and graduated in December 1962 with a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree being the first Black to earn a degree from any former white institution in Florida and the Southeast United States. […]
Black girls, and other girls of color, experience discriminatory, disparate, punitive, and unfair treatment in school, including suspensions, expulsions, referrals to law enforcement and arrests on school campuses, at rates that exceed the public-school population in aggregate — and far exceed those experienced by their White female peers. […]
25 year old Khadijah Hankerson is a very special shero in more ways than one. In a blazing fire at their home in her grandmother’s bedroom, that left Mrs. Hazelle Hankerson 89 years old with severe burns over her body, Khadijah went in and got her out. […]
Working for the census will allow you to help out your community and earn money at the same time. The U.S. Census helps determine each state’s representation in Congress, how funds are spent for schools, hospitals, and roads, and provides information to guide many decisions made by government agencies, private businesses and institutions. […]
A strong and vibrant Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) delivers a rousing keynote speech at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Reverend Samuel Delevoe Day November 8, 2019. […]
2020 Eection Results Already Look Like Fool’s Gold […]
Monday November 11, 2019 was Veteran’s Day and it’s a day to honor all of our veterans and active duty soldiers who have fought or are currently fighting for our country. My dad David Williams is a veteran, having served in the Air Force. […]
Thanksgiving is not just about the food; it is about giving thanks to God. However, we should not just give thanks to God on Thanksgiving. We should give God thanks every day. The Bible says, “I will praise the name of God with song And magnify Him with thanksgiving” (Psalm 69:30 NASB). […]
The movie showed first hand representation of what slavery was like, and how slaves would escape. […]
Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Brenden Clarke, left, from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., steers the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) as Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Jasmine Robertson, from Beaumont, S.C., talks with the conning officer while Normandy conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Royal Fleet auxiliary fast fleet tanker RFA Wave Knight (A389). […]
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