As NFL fans were gearing up to see the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams play in the Super Bowl, they also learned that the league was facing a lawsuit alleging racism, discrimination and other unethical actions. It was filed on Feb. 1 in Manhattan by attorneys for Brian Flores, who was fired as the Read More…
Month: March 2022
Rent Increases
Krystal Guerra’s Miami apartment has a tiny kitchen, cracked tiles, warped cabinets, no dishwasher and hardly any storage space. But Guerra was fine with the apartment’s shortcomings. It was all part of being a 32-year-old graduate student in South Florida, she reasoned, and she was happy to live there for a few more years as Read More…
The Gantt Report – The Registration Racket
The Gantt Report By Lucius Gantt Today is one of those days. I know TGR readers don’t like for me to write too many columns like this edition but the world knows that I try to write the truth whether people like the truth or not. Follow me. Too many so-called Black political heroes and Read More…
The Gantt Report – The Book Report Club
The Book Report Club By Lucius Gantt The Gantt Report Book Club has only one member, me. I thought the club title would have some significance because when Oprah Winfrey talked about books in her book club, many of the writings subsequently became best sellers and made top 10 lists in newspapers like The New Read More…
Major Robert Lawrence, USA’s 1st Black Astronaut
Photo courtesy NASA Major Robert Lawrence USA’s 1st Black Astronaut has never been mention nor have we ever knew of his greatness and brillant accomplishments to our Nation. Here it is. On December 8, 1967, a specially modified F-104 Starfighter rolled down the runway at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The weather was cool Read More…
Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE)
Florida’s new Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE), which provides renewable energy funding to homeowners for installation of solar panels and battery storage. This new program is helping homeowners save hundreds every month on energy without paying any costs for installation. All homeowners may apply for the PACE program. Installation also includes warranty, support, maintenance, Read More…
Does the Casino Control Roulete
Casino dealer on the gaming floor for 17 years, supervisor, and manager. I have first hand knowledge as well as considerable reading and research on my former art. Short answer is no. The house edge on (almost) all roulette wagers is a steep 5.26%, so they do well with the inherent odds in the game. Read More…
Millennials Aren’t Skipping Church, Black Churches are Skipping Millenials
While we may not be going to church in the traditional sense, we are gathering together in unique spaces, both in person and online. -Meagan Jordan TWEET THIS Washington Post columnist, Christine Emba, published a piece on Oct. 27, titled Why millenials are skipping church and not going back. Emba declared millennials were interested in gaming, ambitiously Read More…
Florida’s African American Cemeteries
For over 25 years, Gloria Jefferson Anderson researched her father’s side of the family, trying to figure out what happened to her ancestors once slavery ended. “When I found out where my father’s people were on the plantation – the next question was, ‘Well, where are these people buried?” said Anderson, 74, a Tallahassee resident. Read More…
Ancestors Helping Our Mental Wellness Spiritually
When the Ancestors tell you to go to therapy by HESS LOVE DECEMBER 1, 2020 CULTURE, FEATURED, RELIGION, SPOTLIGHT Generational work is breaking the cycle of sweeping mental health under the rug. I do this for myself, my ancestors and my descendants. -@Hess2love TWEET THIS There aren’t enough accessible therapists to go around. I met this reality after an Ifa divination Read More…