The legislator, freedom fighter and justice warrior, who was famously beaten, bloodied, and arrested in Selma, Alabama — and in other cities across the Jim Crow South — during the struggle for civil rights and racial equality, was 80. His death came just hours after another the passing of another civil rights icon, Rev. C.T. Vivian, who was 95. […]
he Florida Education Association is suing the state to block plans for the August brick and mortar reopening of the state’s public schools. President Fredrick Ingram says Governor Ron DeSantis and the education commissioner do not have a responsible plan or the legal authority to send millions of children and teachers back into the classroom five a week, especially as the coronavirus spread is skyrocketing. […]
According to the “Strike for Black Lives” website, organizers were looking to achieve four results from their demands: “higher wages, better jobs” that include healthcare for all, elected officials using their power to make that happen, businesses doing their part “to dismantle racism, white supremacy, and economic exploitation wherever it exists including in our workplaces,” and supporting unions and “the immediate implementation of a $15/hour minimum wage, fully-funded healthcare coverage and paid sick leave for all.” […]
Why the census is important in this regard is that it gives the Bureau a better synopsis of the most affected areas that COVID is rampant in and provides extra measures to ensure its containment from affecting other areas. That would mean more ICU beds for patients that truly need them, and an increase in equipment to better assist with the pandemic. More mask, hand sanitizer, wipes, and paper towel would be in higher supply for businesses to sell. Food trucks could be sent to struggling neighborhoods that have been affected by the pandemic. And most of all, stimulus packs could come more quickly and more efficiently to you and your neighbors. […]
Representative John Robert Lewis remained a devoted advocate of nonviolence. He made a tremendous impact in society and will never be forgotten. He was a true American hero! […]
This past week I had the great opportunity to take a coding class for a day. I haven’t tried coding before so this was my first real experience. The class, Coding with Color, was hosted by 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. […]
Coronavirus Report: July 20, 2020 […]
“One Last March” […]
There are icons and giants, and then there are great men. Congressman John Lewis was a great Black man by anyone’s standard, and he worked until he took his last breath. As a Black man in America, he never stopped working for racial justice, equality, and non-violence. His mentor was civil rights Icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his entire life was dedicated to the teaching of nonviolence and “making good trouble.” […]
Meet Michele Hoskins, founder of Michele Foods Inc., a multi-million dollar business whose products are sold in more than 10,000 stores nationwide. Her line of syrup products has recently seen a huge increase in sales since the owners of Aunt Jemima decided to pull its racist brand from grocery store shelves. […]
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