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2015 A New Day and a New Way

Last year was full of sorrow, tears and blood. Teen after unarmed teen was gunned down by heavily armed and trigger happy law enforcers.

New Year, New You? NOT Happening

New Year, New You? It’s not going to happen unless YOU make it happen. I’m not a betting man, but if I were, I would place my pot of silver that NOTHING NEW will define 2015 for you…

Eastern Star Sisters and Masonic Brothers Embrace the Giving Spirit

The Masonic community is in full-force for the holidays. The brothers of Boaz Lodge #212 and the sisters of Serenity Chapter #118 Order of the Eastern Star contributed to the relief of fellow citizens and embraced the spirit of giving.

The Gantt Report: Future of The Gantt Report

Our community needs writers that will stand up and speak out on issues of interest in our community and new writers will rise up as older columnists fade away.

“Cosby and the Forbidden Fruit!”

Did exceedingly handsome, irresistibly charismatic, suave, intelligent, and a vernacularly lying (I mean) gifted Bill Cosby violate these women?

Resume Dust Off

In an effort to keep Scrooge alive and kicking, I’m going to be a tad outlandish and propose we take a break from the cheer and update our resume while reflecting...

Murders and Money

It is nearly impossible for courts, juries and governments to charge, arrest, jail and punish any law enforcement officer for police misconduct, police brutality or for wrongful death caused by police and other law enforcers!

Death of a Christmas Caterer

A caterer is killed and columnist Hayley Powell is determined to help the police solve the case in the newest installment of the Hayley Powell food and cocktails mystery series.

Sittin’ on a Simmer

Securing a dream position during the month of December can be challenging, but this is the season of dreams coming true. To be blunt, the final weeks of the year...

Violence Must Be A Consideration

African Americans are always told they can protest but they can only protest injustice, inequality, police brutality, terror and murder of unarmed children in the way that red-necked bigots, closet klansmen and police agencies want Black people to protest.

“Programming Simplicity!”

Black Friday “purported” sales, merchandising fiddlesticks, and numbskull botheration turns me the hell off.

#BlackLivesMatter: Fear In Ferguson

The Ferguson lawman that murdered Michael Brown in Missouri was not indicted by a grand jury because he was without blame in the deadly encounter between a white man and a Black teen.

Wildcats skin Rattlers 18-17 in slightly, soggy Florida Classic

The 2014 edition of the Florida Classic lived up to its billing. It was truly a classic. This fan noticed a series of firsts before the Wildcats finally de-fanged their arch-rival Florida A&M 18-17 in overtime.

Seasonal to Permanent Employment

Second of all, seasonal employment does not always have to be temporary. For a moment, let’s wear a manager’s hat and consider two advantages...

Florida Atlantic Lady Owls tame Lady Cats 88-68

The Sunday afternoon women’s basketball contest at Richard V. Moore Gymnasium was not a great offensive outing for the Lady Wildcats despite three players scoring in double figures, the Lady Wildcats were simply outpaced by Florida Atlantic in an 88-68 loss.

Good Preachers, Bad Preachers

I like the preachers that teach the word via a meaningful message that we all can understand.

“Too Long!”

As a wordsmith, I fixate on words! So, in the midst of another mom’s day when I felt like I was in the midst of Grand Central Station orchestrating another overwhelming avalanche of must do, have to, should do, and will do activities while being incessantly reminded of my steadily...

B-CU Schools Trinity 91-69

Mikel Trapp led four B-CU double-digit scorers with a solid 26 points as B-CU blasted Trinity College 82-66 in the Wildcats home-opener.

Seasonal Slow or Holiday Go?

According to recent labor report cards, NOW is the time many companies are hiring. True, most opening positions are seasonal and part time, it does not have to stay that way.

The Light Is The Truth

Any candidate that believes hundreds of millions of dollars worth of negative advertising will guarantee him or her an election day victory is a political fool and a traitor to people who think that candidates should tell voters how they will be a better candidate and their vision about how this nation, state or community would be better, if voters cast ballots for the correct candidate.

Jordan Ignites Wildcats to 34-20 whipping of NCCU Eagles

At halftime, Anthony Jordan had six carries for 18 yards. His long as six. By the time the clock (which malfunctioned earlier) reached 00:00 at the end of the fourth, the senior running back accounted for three touchdowns on runs of 1, 1, and 30 yards to propel B-CU (7-2, 4-1 MEAC) to a 34-20 win and a perfect 5-0 record at home for the 2014 season.

“The Electorate is Ignorant as Hell!”

The electorate is ignorant as hell!

Here By The Bloods

"Here By The Bloods” opens with a bank robbery that leaves the town of Caliche Bend, New Mexico without a sheriff. Harlan Two Trees who was like a son to the murdered sheriff sets off to bring the killers to justice.

Cross Country Career: Cover Letter Construction

Relocating is more common than in any other time in our history. By taking the necessary steps to recognize a few hesitations (and desensitizing them), you will increase the chances for a call back.

Did A Florida State Health Insurance Provider Kill Curt Levine?

Why on earth did Blue Cross give up CVS for Medco? The only reason to switch is simple - it’s price.

SCSU Bulldogs exact revenge on Wildcats 20-14

Call it sweet revenge for SCSU, who has lost the last two meetings between the teams.

We’re Still Dreaming

Every election year African Americans find themselves in political dreamland! We dream about how our votes cast at American ballot boxes will get us more and better jobs, more government contract opportunities along with equal employment, affirmative action and government supplier diversity.

Longwood Chili Cook Off: The HEAT is on

Last year’s winner from the fire department is scheduled to receive spicy challenges from across the region. Newcomers to this competition, Baby Mo’s Chili, sponsored by Tropical Air of Central Florida...

Real Leaders Are Poor

Nowadays, if you’re suspected of being a modern day Denmark Vesey, or any God fearing Black person that will stand up and speak out about equal rights and justice, the devil has a plan.

“Excessive: Part Two!”

Where were you when enslaved blacks were routinely castrated, endured forced breeding, succumbed to dog bites, submitted to amputations, and were even hog-tied and chained?