Abolish the Police? Some Minneapolis Residents Call That a Punishment
Defunding or abolishing police departments has become a national debate in the wake of George Floyd’s death, but Minneapolis residents
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Kamala Harris Wins Backing of ‘Divine Nine’
In her historic speech accepting the vice presidential nomination for the Democratic party, Sen. Kamala Harris introduced her family —
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VIDEO: The Scoop from ESPN’s Jackson
ESPN national columnist and essay writer Robert “Scoop” Jackson began noticing how pro athletes—especially young NBA stars—started lifting their voices
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Howard University President Offers Rx for Treating Covid-19
Howard University President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick, who is also a physician, has a preliminary diagnosis for America’s condition while
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BPW of Sarasota Presents Scholarships
Business and Professional Women of North Sarasota recently presented their 2020 scholarship awards. Scholarship recipients were Jaela Dennis and
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Kyle Scott Battie Announces His Candidacy for Sarasota City Commission, District 1
Sarasota, FL, June 12, 2020 – Candidate Kyle Scott Battie officially qualifies for Sarasota City Commission, District 1 and reports
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Truvine Receives 2020 Church of the Year Award
At the National Revitalize 2020 virtual conference, Truvine Missionary Baptist Church was recognized with the 2020 Neighborhood Church of the
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GLOSSIE NETTIE CAMPBELL ATKINS
The mother of Sarasota’s first African-American city commissioner transitions When she started to laugh, everyone around had to laugh. There
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FORMER COMMISSIONER GWEN BROWN PASSES
Dr. Gwendolyn Brown, Manatee County’s first African American Commissioner, died last Friday due to complications related to the coronavirus.
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