Browsing: Opinions

The Republican National committee and GOP Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney have rejected invitations to attend the National Association of Black Journalists’ convention this year.

This week, White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett appeared at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention in New Orleans. During her appearance, Jarrett reiterated the deep affection and appreciation that President Obama has for the African American community.

fter having his bond revoked by a judge who wonders whether he was deliberately misled by George Zimmerman and his wife, the admitted killer of unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin remains confined to his cell in the Polk County Correctional Facility

I will start with the bottom line and the reasoning of Mitt Romney’s policy decisions. The Senate Republican party refuses to agree to bi-partisanship with the House Democrats on President Obama white House Policies. It is no wonder it is said that the President has done nothing to change the old way of doing business in congress.

Many reporters and columnists have mixed feelings about the advertisement. Some say the ad was “dumbed down” compared to other political ads that attempt to address or explain political issues. Others say it is somewhat corny.

This present time we live in is without doubt a time of great turmoil and confusion in the Houses of God that profess following the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is a time in which Pastors who appear to have a great anointing and are highly gifted are preaching the opposite of what the Word of God reads.

The latest edition of UNICEF’s report on child poverty showed the United States ranks second out of 35 developed countries on the scale of what economists call “relative child poverty” with 23.1 percent of its children living in poverty. Only Romania ranked higher.

As a new hurricane season begins, we are reminded of the importance of Floridians having adequate property insurance to protect their homes and families. I will continue to fight against unnecessary property insurance rate increases, especially for customers of the state-run Citizens Property

Dean Colson, the Chairman of Florida’s state university system Board of Governors congratulated 8 Florida A& M University Board of Trustees for following his directive. Last week, Colson wrote a terse letter to the BOT demanding that FAMU President Dr. James Ammons be held “accountable.”

An excerpt from a Gantt Report was selected a few years ago to be displayed at the United States National Freedom Museum in the “Freedom of Speech” section.