Tag Archives: Orlando

A Weekend Celebrating Fathers and Freedom

Posted on June 28, 2022 by OrlandoCommunityNews

June 19, 2022 (Orlando) – This weekend has been full of celebrations for many people throughout Central Florida in recognition of two national holidays: Father’s Day and Juneteenth Day, which President Joe Biden signed into federal law on June 17, … Continue reading →

Posted in Community news that can help, Faith and Family | Tagged 1863, 1865, Father's Day 2022, Freedom Day, Honoring fathers, June 19, Juneteenth 2022, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Eatonville, orange county, Orlando, Orlando Community News, Trish Marshall, Trish Martin, Trish Martin Marshall, Willie C Barnes | Leave a comment

Student Walks The Historic Way of Civil Rights Leaders

Posted on March 23, 2021 by OrlandoCommunityNews

March 21, 2021 (Orlando) – The Parramore community should be proud. In fact, all of Central Florida should be proud. Why? Because one of the community’s sons on last week achieved a goal that most people living now could only … Continue reading →

Posted in Community news that can help, Youth | Tagged Brad Mason, Dr Martin Luther King Jr, Dr Shanta Barton-Stubbs, New Image Youth Center, Orlando, Orlando Communtiy News, Parramore, Selma to Montgomery Walk, Smith, The Give Team, Trish Martin | 2 Comments

Our Men On Purpose: Rev. Sid Crudup II, Doctor of Educational Leadership

Posted on November 16, 2020 by OrlandoCommunityNews

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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Stay Healthy This Holiday Season

Posted on December 12, 2016 by OrlandoCommunityNews

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 →

Posted in Community news that can help, Faith and Family | Tagged Causes of Weight Gain, Jeremy Garren, Orlando, Orlando Community News, Pine Hills, Stay Healthy Over the Holidays, Trish Martin, Wayne Densch YMCA, Wayne Densch YMCA Family Center, Weight Gain | Leave a comment

Our Men On Purpose: Orlando Native Rod-Z

Posted on June 6, 2016 by OrlandoCommunityNews

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 →

Posted in Community news that can help, Entertainment, Faith and Family | 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 | 2 Comments

Walking and Praying: Churches On Move for Reconciliation

Posted on May 22, 2015 by OrlandoCommunityNews

People frequently ask, ‘Where’s the church?’ during social upheaval/racial tension as we see going on now throughout our country. Well, some pastors at several churches west of downtown Orlando, have decided to gather together, to walk in unity and to … Continue reading →

Posted in Community news that can help, Faith and Family | Tagged Experience Christian Church, First Baptist Church of Orlando, Free Gospel Concert, Jones High School, May 23, New Covenant Baptist Church, Orlando, Pastors, Prayer Walk, Proclamation Church, Reconcilation, Saturday, The Hope Church, The Impact Church, The Kingdom Church, West Orlando | 2 Comments

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

Posted on February 9, 2015 by OrlandoCommunityNews

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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Christmas Blessings from Orlando Community News

Posted on December 23, 2014 by OrlandoCommunityNews

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 →

Posted in Community news that can help, Faith and Family, Work, Youth | Tagged Christmas 2014, Christmas Blessing, Good News, Luke 2:11, O Come Let Us Adore Him, Orlando, Orlando Community News, Pine Hills, Trish Martin | Leave a comment

Get Ready for “The Show” – Spring Mania 2014

Posted on May 14, 2014 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Of all the live shows you attend in Central Florida, let this be one of them. Trust: It’s called “mania” for a reason. In its fourth year, the Spring Mania, presented by Fla’Vore Productions, will keep your eyes glued to … Continue reading →

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Good Friday Service: The Seven Last Sayings of Jesus Christ

Posted on April 18, 2014 by OrlandoCommunityNews

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Come Good Friday, there will be some Good Preaching. That’s when local congregations will gather together for a special program called the “Seven Last Sayings of Jesus Christ.” The program, sponsored by the African-American Council of Christian Clergy (AACCC),…

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