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Is age truly just a number and our educational system still under reconstruction 

The Detective is wondering why Republican Senator  Mitch McConnell from the great state of Kentucky is holding on to a seat that he has been the senior US senator from Kentucky for almost 40 years. Ol Pete refuses to make this partisan. Democrat Senator Diane Feinstein is completing a sixth term as the senior Senator for the great state of California. Both Feinstein and McConnell have done great work for their parties but are both battling serious health issues and refusing to step down from their seats. Pete watched from the television as McConnell twice was frozen and couldn’t speak. He is suffering some medical ailment. […]

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The Female Investment Group (FIG) Celebrates 25th Anniversary!  

      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.  […]

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Florida Prices at Pump Decrease

     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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Robert Smalls: From Enslavement to Heroism – A Remarkable Journey to Freedom

Robert Smalls’ life was a testament to the indomitable human spirit’s ability to overcome the harshest of circumstances and rise to greatness. Born into slavery in Beaufort, South Carolina, in 1839, Robert Smalls would go on to become one of the most remarkable figures in American history. His journey from enslavement to heroism is a story of courage, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of freedom. […]

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Building B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Not Walls

     Now serving as President of the 146th House of Alpha, a chapter founded in 1937, Mathis has new challenges as he looks to extend upon the past successes of the illustrious Fraternity. He plans to ignite the membership toward our Fraternity’s aims: manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind. This is all driven by his deep desire to give back to the community after being underestimated and counted out in his youth. He hopes to inspire the next generation through his leadership of the Fraternity through service and sacrifice. […]