Category Archives: Faith and Family

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Bridging the Gap Community Forum April 9

Florida Community Outreach (FCO) is sponsoring a forum April 9 for community leaders, business owners/operators and residents to get together and talk about resources available in the community. Get there! Get involved! You never know: The help you need may be … Continue reading

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Gathered Together to Pray and Reflect on the Lives of Men Who Made a Difference

About a thousand or so people showed up for the 24th Annual Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast at First Baptist Church of Orlando. Held on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, the prayer breakfast sold out again this year, … Continue reading

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First Quarter 2015 Focus: Prayer

Seems two things are needed for effective prayer: faith in God, to  whom we pray and a humble posture. The idea of prayer is that of an individual knowing they need help. They know that the help comes from a source … Continue reading

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Youth Get Chance to See “Selma” For Free

This is what I’m talking about: Young people in Central Florida can go see Selma, the movie, for free over this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, thanks to some local Black business leaders. Parents – take them! It … Continue reading

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Orlando Community News: 2015

I’m more motivated than ever to tell the world about the good things happening in our front/back yards! It’s not all bad news. Yes, we know there is bad news…an overwhelming amount it seems, at times. Orlando Community News (OCN) … Continue reading

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Christmas Blessings from Orlando Community News

It’s Advent season and soon we will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the coming of our Lord and Saviour! I am praying for each one of you – that you are blessed during this season and all of your days, … Continue reading

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Editorial: Time for Change is Now, Police Brutality Must be Challenged

Editor’s Note: These are my thoughts amid the unrest in our country over current events of police brutality which appears to be happening far too often to unarmed Black males. My purpose in writing this is to move people to do something positive to help … Continue reading

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Election Connection: Decision Time…General Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4

Nov. 2, 2014 (ORLANDO) — Not long ago, people were announcing their candidacy for local, state and national public offices. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, we will know who voters choose for those offices during the mid-term General Election. Time flies. … Continue reading

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Election Connection: General Election Readiness

General Election Readiness – If you are Registered, check! Have updated your contact information as needed, check! And have researched the numerous candidates, amendments and special referendums, check!  Then, you are officially General Election Ready, according to Orlando Community News! So let’s … Continue reading

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Jazz In the Hills – Another Treat in Pine Hills

From the Editor’s Desk: Another cool entertainment event has landed in Pine Hills and I think it’s a sign of great things to come! It’s Greater Orlando CARES’ Jazz in the Hills Educational Day and Jazzy Chic Reception. Kudos to … Continue reading

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