Let’s Talk: Florida Legislature Passed HJR 1-F
House Joint Resolution 1-F (HJR 1-F), promoted as “Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes,” is expected
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What We Didn’t Know James Balwin
James Arthur Baldwin was a social justice activist, orator, essayist, novelist, and playwright whose voice helped shape the Civil Rights
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Friends of the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library Discuss Community Impact of the Proposed Property Tax Amendments
The Board of Directors of Friends of the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization,
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LET’S TALK: “African American Activism Began Long Before the 1960s”
The legacy of African American activism did not begin in the 1960s, it reaches back as early as the 1800s
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LET’S TALK: “Commemorating Juneteenth”
The month of June holds deep historical significance in African American history. Also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom
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LET’S TALK: “Historic Colson Hotel Saved from Demolition”
The historic Colson Hotel, once slated for demolition, is now poised for a major renovation and community repurposing, thanks to
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LET’S TALK: “Chamber of Commerce Opportunity For All Program”
Melanie Lavender, Opportunity For All (OFA) program manager is making a significant impact on the small business world in Manatee
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LET’S TALK: “Civil Rights and Social Justice Engagement”
Engaging in a conversation with a 28-year-old millennial about African American history can be a sobering experience. While history books
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LET’S TALK: “Immigration”
One of the hottest topics during this political race is immigration. It is a topic of epic proportion and a
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LET’S TALK: “The African American and 159 Year Fight for Democracy”
In the summer of 1787, our Founder Fathers wrote the Constitution of the United States. It outlines our rights to
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