Tag Archives: Orlando Community News

Hair, Fashion, Makeup and Entertainment

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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The Scoop on Annual “Mania” Event September 15 in Orlando

Hair, Fashion, Makeup and Entertainment Mania set for Sunday, September 15 Orlando, FL — “PJ” is 17. But talk with him for a few minutes about fashion and you will quickly discover his much-higher-than-expected level of maturity. PJ,  a.k.a. Princeton James Studstill I, is soft-spoken … Continue reading

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Discussion Offers Practical Answers on Getting Stories Noticed by the Media

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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Legal Discussion on the Zimmerman Trial Verdict

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Trayvon Martin Case: Not Guilty Verdict Sparks Open Dialogue, Rallies

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

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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Top Ten Questions to Ask GZ if He Takes the Stand

Opinion After the first week of testimony in The Trayvon Martin Case, some people think George Zimmerman may have to take the witness stand to clear up the stark differences between his story and the recollection of people who have told their … Continue reading

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The Trayvon Martin Case: Perspectives Close to Home

June 24, 2013 — This is hard for me to get into. The main reason: this website is here to share with the world the great things happening in the Pine Hills, FL community, despite the nickname given to it … Continue reading

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Do You Know Our Next Pine Hills Hero?

Earlier this year, Orlando Community News (OCN) selected its first “Pine Hills Heroes” for their commitment and unwavering contributions to the Pine Hills community: Bishop Kelvin L. Cobaris and Pastor Michael  Kimbrough. I recently presented the two with a certificate of appreciation and gift, … Continue reading

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“They Dance, We Dance” – Community-Wide Dance Recital at Edgewater High School

God is expanding Katrina Webster Baker’s territory and on Saturday, June 8 at 3 p.m. she plans to take advantage of it. That’s when Baker and her dance troops from Step One Dance Studio put on their 4th Annual Dance … Continue reading

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