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Pine Hills Performing Arts Center Second Annual Gala a Hit

Posted on October 17, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

With a crowd of close to 200 people on hand for the Pine Hills Performing Arts Center’s 2nd Annual Gala, organizers of the event  chalked it up as a success – a signal that people want to see arts in the Pine … Continue reading →

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Habitat for Humanity Celebrates World Habitat Day, Completion of Stag Horn Villas

Posted on October 3, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews
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Opinion: People Don’t Want or Need Your Shotguns

Posted on September 29, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Opinion: September 29, 2013 (Pine Hills, FL) — I am on my Soapbox again. I want to get something straight: While law enforcement throughout the country (Orange County included) sponsor gun buy backs or similar programs to take guns off the … Continue reading →

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Hair, Fashion, Makeup and Entertainment

Posted on September 23, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Still talking about the 2013 Hair, Fashion, Makeup & Entertainment Mania held in Orlando on September 15. Kudos to Keesha Rivers and her team at Fla’Vore Productions, which sponsored the event. In addition to showcasing talent, the organization does great work in the … Continue reading →

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Discussion Offers Practical Answers on Getting Stories Noticed by the Media

Posted on August 29, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Stories that are timely, relevant and filled with human interest. Deadlines. Press releases. The difference between earned media versus paid media. That’s a snapshot of topics discussed during the Central Florida Association of Black Journalists’ (CFABJ) community-wide event on Thursday, August 15. … Continue reading →

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Last Minute School Supply Giveaways This Weekend

Posted on August 9, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Parents: If you just flat-out haven’t been able or haven’t had time to get your child(ren)’s school supplies and you are looking for a good deal, you may be in favor on tomorrow, Saturday, August 10. Just show up to the … Continue reading →

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Legal Discussion on the Zimmerman Trial Verdict

Posted on July 26, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews
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Trayvon Martin Case: Not Guilty Verdict Sparks Open Dialogue, Rallies

Posted on July 17, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Pine Hills, FL (July 17, 2013) — Are you still feeling some kind of way about the Not Guilty Verdict in the Trayvon Martin Case – State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman trial? If you have watched any news reports since the … Continue reading →

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What is This Case All About Anyway?

Posted on July 12, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Opinion Spread the word again: The State of Florida’s murder case against George Zimmerman is and has always been about Trayvon Martin, an unarmed 17-year-old boy shot and killed walking home from the store – at the hands of Zimmerman, an … Continue reading →

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Do You Think There Will be Riots if There is an Acquittal?

Posted on July 11, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Opinion I knew the question or some version of the question was coming: “Do you think there will be riots if there is an acquittal?” I wanted to ask, “Do you think there will be riots if there is NOT … Continue reading →

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