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Category Archives: Faith and Family
2021: Moving Forward
2021: Forward, March! Let’s all get to work in our perspective communities, states and the nation. I solicit your continuous prayers for this organization and I will continue to pray for you, your family and your endeavors. I am speaking it: Better days are ahead. Amen, Amen! Continue reading
Jesus, the Light of the World
My Christmas Eve tradition over many years was thwarted somewhat by a mean old virus. I would rush from work, most times still in work clothes, and head down Interstate 4 to get to the Candlelight Service at First Baptist … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, Christmas Greeting, Hope, Joy, Love, Orlando Community News, Peace, Trish Martin
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Our Men On Purpose: Rev. Sid Crudup II, Doctor of Educational Leadership
Defending his dissertation, earning a doctorate degree, has been the grandest achievement in Sid Crudup II’s life. “It definitely was a journey,” he said in a recent interview. “Not bad for a kid from Jersey [Perth Amboy]. Dr. Crudup, long-time … Continue reading
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Tagged Doctor of Educational Leadership, Dr. Sid Crudup, God, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Eatonville, Men On Purpose, Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Orlando Community News, Program Assistant, Reading and Math Tutor, Sandra Crudup, Sid Crudup, St. John Baptist Church, Trish Martin
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Our Men, On Purpose
Great news! Orlando Community News this week continues its occasional spotlight called “Our Men, On Purpose.” It’s a tribute to Central Florida men minding their businesses and reaching back to improve their communities. The goal is to inspire our younger brothers … Continue reading
Feeding the Hungry: Grassroots Effort for Month of July
July 15, 2020 (Pine Hills/Orlando) — Editor’s Note: The volunteers were told to be there at 9 a.m. – to unload the U-Haul, set up and package the food to be distributed a couple of hours later. This was the … Continue reading
Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
Community Health and Wellness Partner, Wayne Densch YMCA Family Center Offers Tips on Staying Healthy During the Holidays Between the Thanksgiving and New Years Eve holidays, most Americans gain anywhere between 2-8 lbs., with an average gain of 3.5 lbs. As … Continue reading
Our Men On Purpose: Orlando Native Rod-Z
When Rod-Z said, “You have to come to ‘this’ show because every show is different,” he told the truth. Opening for the legendary Patti Labelle at the Dr. Phillips Center, he cracked up some folk up, talking about how we all … Continue reading
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Tagged Bethune-Cookman University, Entertainment, God, HBCU, Homecoming, Homecoming Comedy DVD, Jones High School, Men On Purpose, Orlando, Orlando Community News, Pine Hills, Rod, Rod-Z, Roderick Zeigler, Trish Martin
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Our Men, On Purpose
New to Orlando Community News is an occasional spotlight called “Our Men, On Purpose.” A tribute to Central Florida men minding their businesses and reaching back to improve their communities. The goal is to inspire our younger brothers in the community: … Continue reading
Election Connection: Run-Off Election for Apopka, Time to Register for Fall Elections
One of our goals here at Orlando Community News is to keep our readers abreast of what’s going on during the election season. In Central Florida, there are elections throughout the year – early (many city elections), summertime (many primaries, county … Continue reading
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