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Black and Blue: A Conversation with Black Officers of the St. Petersburg Police Department

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 JanetMichelle0 comment

Black and Blue: A Conversation with Black Officers of the St. Petersburg Police Department The Tampa Bay Breakfast Club, held a virtual conversation with Black officers from the St. Petersburg Police Department and other community members. The event was moderated by Regional Director of Organize Florida and President of the Child’s Park Neighborhood Association, Bro. John Muhammad and Unisha Bullard and Tony Williams. Chief Anthony Holloway, Assistant Chief Antonio Gilliam, Major Frank Williams, Major Mathew Furse, Major Patrice Hubbard, Major Frank Williams, Rev. Kenny Irby-non sworn officer – Civilian Director, …

The Mis-Use of Black Images, “Writing” Wrongs and the Power of the Pen

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 John Muhummad1 Comment

We are living in a time where issues of social justice, inequity and systemic racism are the subject of many conversations, conferences and “community zooms.” At the time of this writing there have been 45 consecutive days of protest and demonstration in the City of St. Petersburg. On August 3, 1857, African-American social reformer, abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass gave a speech in New York. In this speech he made what would become one of his most quoted statements, “Power concedes nothing without a demand.” He is also known for…

Tampa Bay Breakfast Club Hosts Virtual Conversation with Pinellas County Sheriff Candidates.

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 JanetMichelle0 comment

Tampa Bay Breakfast Club Hosts Virtual Conversation with Pinellas County Sheriff Candidates. The Tampa Bay Breakfast Club with support from the Florida Immigrant Coalition, Organize Florida and Tampa Dream Defenders, hosted a virtual conversation segment with candidates seeking to become or remain Sheriff of Pinellas County. Black and Brown citizens are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system and determining who gets to lead the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department, makes this particular race of utter importance. The segment was moderated by Pastor Andy Oliver of Allendale Methodist Church and Film…

Tamar Braxton Rushed to Hospital

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 JanetMichelle0 comment

Tamar Braxton Rushed to Hospital It is being reported that Tamar Braxton was rushed to the hospital after being found unresponsive by her boyfriend, David Adefso. The couple were staying at the Ritz Carlton, in Downtown Los Angeles. Allegedly, ” David found Tamar unresponsive called 911 to report his girlfriend had been drinking and taken an unknown amount of prescription pills.” Tamar was transported to a hospital in Los Angeles. Prayers for the R &B songbird and her family.

City Girls.

July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 JanetMichelle0 comment

The second installment of “City Girls the Series” airs today at 3pm on Youtube. The docu-series gives viewers an up close glimpse into the journey of the hottest duo to hit the block. Their struggles and triumphs are often the topic of conversations, as it relates to surviving the hood, women empowerment and body agency. From JT (Jontavia’s) prison sentence to Young Miami’s (Caresha) pregnancy the duo had some seemingIy insurmountable odds stacked against them. Just recently, Jai Wiggins the father of Young Miami’s 6-year old son was killed. Yet…