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NAACP probing arrest of 911 caller
BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES The arrest of a Black Daytona Beach resident after she called 911 for help after her home was burglarized has garnered the attention of the local NAACP. “We have spoken with Mrs. Jones, and will be following up with Chief (Mike) Chitwood regarding the arrest,” Daytona Beach NAACP President Cynthia [...]
Marriage material? Church seminar to help single women figure it out
By ASHLEY THOMAS DAYTONA TIMES A workshop and seminar for women who are ready for their significant others to – as Beyonce sings – “put a ring on it,” is being held next week at Hope Fellowship Church. The free workshop titled “Marriage Material” is the first in a three-part series focused on women aged [...]
Two indicted in Dent’s death
BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES An 18-year-old was charged this week with first-degree murder of a 17-year-old while another young man along for the ride has been charged as a principal to the murder. Ji’Ron Dent died March 7, two days after being allegedly shot by Tijuan Isaac. The teen’s death has prompted an outcry [...]
Suicide prevention, awareness the focus of campus seminar
BY TAMARA PATRICK DAYTONA TIMES According to the American Association of Suicidology, 2,144 African-Americans committed suicide in the United States in 2010. Suicide was the third-leading cause of death among African-American youth ages 10- to 19 after homicide and accidents. Bethune-Cookman University Counseling Services along with the Project S.T.E.P.S. (Survival Through Education Prevention and Services) [...]
Black lawyers coming together to give free advice
BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES Two separate forums hosted by two different groups of Black attorneys will take place Friday and Saturday to provide free legal advice to whoever needs it. The Hatchett Bar Association is planning a Community Legal Education Forum Saturday April 13 at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church while on Friday attorneys [...]
Self-defense class scheduled for April 18
SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES Being able to recognize dangerous situations and knowing how to use your voice and body language to escape these kinds of situations can be life saving skills. The Daytona Beach Police Department is offering a two-hour self-defense workshop for women residents of Daytona Beach. The next class is Thursday, April [...]
‘Phenomenal Woman’ fashion show turns attention to breast cancer
“Phenomenal Woman,” a breast cancer awareness fashion show, was a scene of exquisite fashion, entertainment, cuisine, and an awareness of women developing cancer. Models strutted their stuff inside Vince Carter’s, a posh Daytona Beach eatery co-owned by Michelle Carter-Scott for a show created and directed by former California runway model Cynthia Black. NBA star Vince Carter [...]
New approach needed to dismantle street gangs
During my research on street gangs, one thing became clear: They are the primary source for drug distribution. The crimes conducted by these street gangs on a daily basis also include murder, bribery, extortion, robbery, carjacking, prostitution, human trafficking, and money laundering. Some gangs concentrate on some of these crimes but all of them have [...]
African leaders avoid US Blacks
Two weeks ago, President Obama met with three African presidents—Koroma (Sierra Leone), Sall (Senegal), Banda (Malawi), and Prime Minister of Cape Verde Jose Maria Pereira Neves. This was the White House’s way of rewarding these leaders for their examples of good governance. Receiving an invitation to the White House is one of the most sought [...]
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More pomp and circumstance
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‘Not in my city’
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- Beckton one of this year’s Hometown Heroes by admin - No Comment
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Kelley shares stories of biblical women, raises money for local causes
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Blacks more likely to use payday loans
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What’s God got to do with Trayvon’s death?
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Memorable quotes from the Democratic Convention
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Local pioneers to receive highest U.S. honor
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Dan: Our era of political extremism
At your service: Black lawyers coming together to give free advice
Tony Sharper: Ford ordained as pastor, to lead Choice Christian church
this website: Black lawyers coming together to give free advice
Fitte.ru - это универсальный развлекательный портал рунета.: B-CU first HBCU to sign agreement with SBA
Obama budget breaks Social Security pledge
Even before President Obama released his budget proposal this week for the next fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, preliminary details about his plan to effectively cut Social Security cost of living increases has caused a firestorm among supporters who now feel betrayed. Under the plan, Obama would shift the way federal benefits are indexed [...]
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