Nationwide — Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer, Alejandro Carmona, was arrested for online child solicitation in March, and it was verified that he is the same officer involved in the police brutality case that made headlines last year after police broke a black woman’s teeth in May 2020. Alejandro was released on bail in March but was re-arrested on Friday, Read More…
Economy
‘Stop the turnpike’: Inverness residents call for city council to pass no build resolution
By Heather Bushman Buttons, bumper stickers, shirts and signs — all adorned with calls to “save it, don’t pave it” and “stop the turnpike” — were the accessories of choice for several Inverness residents on Tuesday evening. About 70 of these decorated locals gathered at the bi-monthly Inverness City Council meeting, where they voiced concerns regarding Read More…
Meet the Incredible Woman Helping Black-Owned Businesses Get Funding, and More
Nationwide — Felicia Jeffries, founder and CEO of Moore Financial Services, is an accomplished paralegal with over ten years of experience dealing with leading business lawyers and companies across the United States. Based in Dallas, Texas, her company specializes in helping businesses nationwide grow. They establish business credit and ensure that companies are credible so that Read More…
The Gantt Report – Money, Power and Mamas
By Lucius Gantt Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers around the world and a pleasant, peaceful and stress-free day to the mothers that enjoy reading The Gantt Report sometimes. This column may appear in your publications after the holiday but I want good mothers to know that every day should be mothers Read More…
One Incredible Forgotten Fruit
By Jonathan Shipley Across large swaths of North America, an ancient fruit is growing wild but largely forgotten. However, a community of foodies, farmers and scientists is eagerly trying to change that. “Where, oh where, is pretty little Suzie? Where, oh where, is pretty little Suzie? Where, oh where, is pretty little Suzie?” asks the Read More…
Atlanta Journalist and Daughter Create TV Talk Show to ‘Elevate’ Mental Health
Nationwide — What do you do when you are in the middle of a pandemic, and your 20-year-old daughter asks you to host a talk show with her? “You do it,” said Deanna Johnson Cauthen, producer and co-host of a new television show and YouTube channel called The Elevate Talk Show. When the pandemic hit in March 2020, Deanna, Read More…