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     Gundy mentioned connections with progressive groups statewide that will mobilize youth in schools to walk out of history classes while the lawyers battle DeSantis probably in federal court. Youth in public schools in Jacksonville and across the state walked out of classes and rallied against the draconian measures while they were being debated and passed in Florida’s Republican dominated legislature.

  In Lansing, Michigan, a troubling incident unfolded as police handcuffed a 12-year-old boy while he was performing a mudane task of taking out the trash. The police claimed that the boy matched the description of a suspected car thief in the vicinity, leading to the distressing encounter.

“Stay with the Lord”, this is a short glimpse of some of the wise words coming from Pearl E. Maloney, who I had the pleasure of interviewing this past weekend. Ms. Maloney has been a proud resident of South Florida her entire life, originally from Miami, Florida, then later on moving to Fort Lauderdale. Additionally, Ms. Maloney is a proud graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Ms. Maloney has been a faithful member of New Mount Olive Baptist Church since 1960 and a member of AKA for over 50 years. Today, I will be reporting some information and great wisdom given by Ms. Maloney.

     Formed in 1998, Sisters Investing Seriously Investment Club has been in existence for 25 years. During this time, the club has grown to as many as 28 members. The study tool used to gain financial knowledge and establish a foundation to build upon was “Starting and Running a Profitable Investment Club,” by Thomas E. Ohara and Kenneth S. Janke, Sr.  This was the Official Guide from The National Association of Investment Clubs.  Currently the membership consists of 16 partners of which 15 are original members. As noted, SIS members are extremely excited to have reached a twenty-five-year milestone!