Category Archives: Youth
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
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Tagged Central Florida, Dr. Sid Crudup, Orlando Community News, Our Men On Purpose, Tribute to Men, Trish Martin
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Court is in Session: Mentoring Group Exposes Youth to Federal Court System
Exposure has got to be a key component to successfully mentoring young people. There’s nothing like showing them key life skills, various careers and well-known places or events – not just talking about those things. Positive exposure could spark an … Continue reading
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Tagged Courts In Session, Get Skills mentoring program, Get Skills Orlando, July 13, Mentoring, Orlando Community News, Trish Martin, Young teenage males
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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
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Tagged Homecoming Comedy DVD, Orlando Community News, Our Men On Purpose, Rod-Z, Roderick Zeigler, Trish Martin
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Calling All Youth Step Groups: Big Step Show on June 27 in Orlando
Parents, church youth leaders and community leaders! Here’s an opportunity for your young people to have a little fun this summer and show off their stepping skills. WOKB-1680 AM Radio is putting on its 1st Annual Step Show on Saturday, … Continue reading
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Good Grades Equals New Car For Apopka Student
Good stuff! Nadidra Phipps of Apopka High School on last Saturday won a new Honda Fit from Holler Honda in Orlando. She was one of 10 scholar students with top grades in Orange or Seminole high schools selected as finalists for … Continue reading
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Tagged 2015, Apopka High School, Holler Honda, Honda Fit for College Program, Nadidra, Orlando Community News, Scholar Student Wins New Car, Trish Martin
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Guest Editorial: Social Media Etiquette
Editor’s Note: Parents: School’s out soon. You’re most likely in the midst of planning for summer camps of all sorts and vacation for your child(ren). That’s great! What about what they are doing online (when they say they are ‘bored’)? More … Continue reading
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Tagged Attention Young People, Communications, Focus on The Family, Guest Editorial, May 2015, Orlando Community News, Tips on Social Media, Wendy Gustama, What Not to Do on Social Media
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Second Quarter 2015 Focus: Family
Photo credits: Top Row, Second from Left – Angelo Davis. Top Row, Third from Left – http://www.PhotobyRhonda.com At the end of the day, especially a rough one, what you have is your faith in God and the love and support … Continue reading
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