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Mar- 2024 -10 March
National Urban League Unveils 2024 State of Black America Report: A Deep Dive into Complex Realities and Persistent Disparities
The National Urban League has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 State of Black America Report, a comprehensive benchmark and thought leadership document offering profound insights into racial equality in the United…
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9 March
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Affirms Biden’s Vision Amidst GOP Opposition
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Biden strategically drove a wedge – if not a stake – through the heart of the MAGA-dominated Republican Party during…
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6 March
The City of Orlando Plans to Expand its Community Violence Intervention Initiative
On Monday, the Orlando City Council will consider the expansion of the Community Violence Intervention (CVI) initiative thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Office of Justice. The grant…
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3 March
Exciting new playground is now open
BY: LINDA Y WALTERS In what will undoubtedly be named the newest and most amazing luxury resort here in Orlando, Evermore opened its doors in January 2024. This fantastic getaway…
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Feb- 2024 -28 February
Senator Mitch McConnell to step down in November
Mitch McConnell R-Ky., who has served in the United States Senate since 1985, announced today he will not seek another term. McConnell said, “This will be my last term as…
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20 February
The West Orange Foundation Presents Annual Scholarship
The West Orange Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, presents its annual scholarship opportunity for area students, The Danniel J. Petro Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship…
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14 February
Florida National Organization for Women Condemns Dangerous Amendment Proposing Fetal Personhood in Senate Bill 476
Florida – The Florida National Organization for Women (NOW) strongly condemns the proposed amendment to Senate Bill 476, which seeks to establish fetal personhood and potentially ban all abortions in Florida. This amendment not only…
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13 February
Black History: Kingsley Plantation
Florida is rich in African American history. From the moment enslaved people from Africa set foot in America, until today the lives of the ancestors and their descendants have been…
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13 February
Walt Disney World Observe Black History Month
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – Broadway star and Orlando native Michael James Scott kicked off Walt Disney World Resort’s Black History Month celebration this week as the grand marshal in…
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8 February
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
It’s that time of year again, when we Walk A Mile in Her Shoes down Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando to raise awareness about domestic violence in our community and…
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