“She was a warrior in the truest sense of the word and activist extraordinaire.” Those words are from Reverend Al Sharpton who is celebrating the life and activism of the iconic Dr. Hazel Nell Dukes, civil rights activist and leader within the ranks of the New York and National Board of the NAACP. Dukes 92 passed away this morning in New York.
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Tonie Bryant Funeral service will be held March 7th at Chapel.
A firm believer in addressing racism’s profound psychological impact, Poussaint was known for challenging conventional views.
Gloria participated in the local public school system as a youth, attending the renown Dillard High School. Excelling academically, she became Valedictorian for the Class of 1958. After graduation, she ventured onward to the highest hills in Tallahassee to attend Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, a Master’s Degree in Guidance & Counseling, and an Educational Specialist Degree in Administration & Supervision.
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Lennix, known for his roles in “The Five Heartbeats,” “Dollhouse,” and “The Blacklist,” brought his deep understanding of Catholicism to the role. A former seminarian, he shared that his personal background helped shape his portrayal of a bishop unwavering in his faith.
State Sen. Geraldine Thompson, a longtime Central Florida lawmaker, educator and civil rights champion, died at her Windermere home after complications from knee replacement surgery, her family announced late Thursday, Feb. 13.
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Hip-hop icon and record executive Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo Jr., the mastermind behind Murder Inc. Records, has died at 54. The cause of death has not been announced, though Gotti had battled diabetes-related issues and suffered multiple strokes in recent years.