by Tim Adams
Fifty Six Years before The UNITED STATES EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION.
In 1807, the slave trade between Africa and Jamaica was abolished and no additional slaves were to be brought to the island after March, 1808. Slavery was officially abolished in 1838, at which time many former slaves of African descent scattered to other parts of Jamaica,
by Tim Adams
In a speech that received thunderous applause at FNB stadium and a standing ovation, Obama called on people to apply the lessons of Mandela, who emerged from 27 years in prison under a racist regime, embraced his enemies when he finally walked to freedom and ushered in a new era of forgiveness and reconciliation in South Africa.
Read more: President of South AFRICA Booed, President Obama Cheered, Nelson Mandela Eulogized
By Roger Caldwell
President Nelson Mandela's physical body has left this dimension, but his spiritual, political, economic, educational, and psychological impact he had on South Africa and the globe is a study in humanity. He was sent here to liberate a nation and a world, and inspire us that we can be greater than we were yesterday. Mandela was truly an angel, because his heart was pure, and he lived each day with a smile on his face.
by Francine Thomas
....I was at my neighbor's house yesterday when my daughter comes over, "Mommy can I see you?" I excused myself and walked outside with her, "Someone wants to see you." I see a car in my drive. As I'm walking towards the car, a young well groomed man emerges. My once best friend who died of cancer many years ago, son gets out. I hugged that young man and I cried and cried; I was sooooo happy to see him and see him looking well.
The death of Nelson Mandela should not have been a surprise to anyone. He has been ill for several months and he was 95 years old. Still, the death of a great person like Nelson Mandela just pulls at our heart strings. This is a person who dedicated his life to improve the lives of others. It is only fitting that people all over the world now will pay tribute to a great man in remembrance of his struggles and his accomplishments.
by Lawrence A. Robinson
A recent article in the Orlando Sentinel prompted outburst in the Black community as the Orlando City Soccer Club and the Orlando Mayor and City Council member took a step toward its goal of winning support from residents of Parramore this week. They figured by donating refrigerators and turkeys to a corner grocery in the community where the team's new stadium will soon be built will be enough to calm all residential complaints and concerns.
