By Greg Fink With nearly 19% of the turnout, Mike Hill became the first African American to represent our local community in Tallahassee in nearly 150 years as he won the election with 11,060 votes equaling 57.88% of the vote leaving democrat, Jeremy Lau with just at 42.12% of the vote. “Winning feels fantastic” exclaimed …

The camp was a unique experience for the kids as a unique experience for us (the adults) too>” began Walter Wallace, founder and CEO of Sickle Cell Organization.  “Normally the go to miracle camp with their family.  This year, we decided to give the parents a break and just have the children come to miracle …

“Once I saw the photographs and postcards of the ‘Without Sanctuary: Lynching Photography in America exhibit, I had to know who these people were-the victims who looked like me and thew spectators who resembled many of my friends and neighbors,” began Director, and producer Jackie Olive. Always in Season is a documentary film that looks …

Florida State University (FSU) President Eric Barron recently held a reception for the FSU Black Alumni Association at his home on the FSU campus.  During the reception, Barron cited the courageous efforts of black students who matriculated there during the early years of integration. He highlighted native Pensacolian, Michael Smith, class of 1972, as one of those who showed that kind of courage. …

Monday morning community members gathered in the rain to show their support for the new program that will offer hope to many formerly incarcerated individuals. “A strong support network is essential for formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully transition back into their communities, and here at ACTS it is our ultimate goal to assist these individuals …

A draft comprehensive plan for how BP Oil Spill RESTORE Act funding should be spent was the focus of a public meeting held at the Escambia County Commission Chambers on last Monday, June 3, 2013 that was packed to standing room only as late comers surrounded the back of the meeting room. The purpose of …

Tuesday evening Pensacola Beach rocked with the electrifying sounds of One Accord Show Band.  Playing all of the latest R & B as well as some Oldies from favorite artists, such as: Al Green, Baby Face, The Gap Band, Jerald LaVert, Kem, Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Maxwell, Maze to name just a few, the band …

Monday April 27th was a big day for family and friends as Mrs. Christine Gooding celebraed her 91st birthday.  Sons Harold Gooding and Butch Gooding and wife Sue along with grandson Michael Young and family and other friends surprised her with their appearance to help her ceebrte her special day. Happy Birthday Aunti Chris!  We love you!

In a unanimous vote the Santa Rosa Island Authority agreed to grant William Cadillac Banks permission to have the 2013 Gulf Coast Summer Fest Concert on  Pensacola  Beach. This is the first concert of this magnitude that we as African Americans are doing on the beach,” said Banks. “We have a great line up we …

It’s been one year and St. Joseph’s Clinic was among the past recipients that received a grant of $102,000 from IMPACT 100. As Dr. Dan Conklin gave the ladies a tour of the clinic, he emphasized that the clinic only attends to patients that have no insurance.  “We do not see patients that have any …