Senator Marco Rubio Creates A Diversion

marco rubioby Lawrence A. Robinson
Senator Marco Rubio recently gave a very passionate speech about President Obama and Israel and Palestine. Among other comments, he said:
"Israel is a democracy, as evidenced by the vibrant election process that they just underwent. Israel is a free-enterprise economy, a developed economy that provides prosperity for its people and its partners in trade and commerce. Don't we wish the entire Middle East looked that way?

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The Tinker Field Bamboozle

 

by Lawrence A. Robinson
The Black people of District 5 will gain nothing if the city spends $10 million revamping Tinker Field. So why are all these folk singing the praises of Dr. Martin Luther King's visit to Tinker Field? It is because they are trying to bamboozle the people of Parramore into giving up control and resources of the area. Those resources could be better used for housing, job creation and better opportunities for the people of District 5. Black people should walk away from this mess. Watch the video and realize how ludicrous this is.

When The Campaign Is Won

EddieColeby Eddie Cole
On The Campaign Trail... Warren G. Bennis once said " Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality".. I say AMEN!

My Prayer... Dear Heavenly Father I pray today that we have leadership from me that will lead with integrity, character and courage to make a decision.

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Critical Thinking For Black Folk - Saving Tinker Field For Martin Luther King: Should Blacks Really Care?

Tinker Citrusby Lawrence A. Robinson
There is a snail at the bottom of a 30 foot well.
Everyday it climbs up 3 feet.
Every night, it slides down 2 feet.
How long does it take the snail to reach the top?

Oh, one more thing, the well has 15 feet of muddy water.
Now use 'Critical Thinking' to solve the puzzle.

There has been a lot of conversation on social media of late concerning the future and the fate of Tinker Field. Why is this such a big political issue in Orlando right now and how does it affect Black people?

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Representative BRACY and Ocoee's No Bid Contract Situation

Rep Randolph Bracy IIIby Tim Adams, Th.D.
editor's note: Minister Tim Adam responded to an article appearing in the Orlando Sentinel on 2/28/2015 titled, 'Ocoee hires state rep as consultant in no-bid contract'
Representative Bracy signed a contract to provide consulting services to the West Orange County City of Ocoee. This also Happens to be where his district office is located on the City Hall campus. "I take my reputation, my name, seriously," said Bracy, a Democrat who represents Ocoee, Pine Hills, most of Winter Garden and South Apopka.

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