Chestnut Cemetery is a historically Black cemetery established in 1896 by Frank P. Gadson, James W. Alexander, Henry W. Chandler, Alex Holly, F.C.W. Williams, and William Giles. This cemetery used to be known as Oak Ridge Cemetery, later known as Hughes and Chestnut Cemetery, but since changed to Chestnut Cemetery. A New Cemetery Ocala Evening Read More…
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Ocala and Marion County Commercial Bazaar and Investment Association
by Alonzo Hardy Ocala Commercial and Bazar Company – Dr. Thos. P. Lloyd, Frank P. Gadson and James W. Alexander became the first known to start an investment company in April 1891. Notice and articles of incorporation of the Ocala and Marion County Commercial Bazaar and Investment Association, filed August 21, 1891 The Ocala Commercial and Read More…
“IMMEDIATELY,” Donald Trump said that homeless people living in the nation’s capital would “have to move out
FBI Reportedly Deployed For Patrols In D.C. Walkin Info The FBI is set to deploy its agents to conduct night patrols in the nation’s capital, according to multiple reports, as President Donald Trump said that homeless people living in the nation’s capital would “have to move out, IMMEDIATELY,” ahead of a planned press conference where Read More…
Benefits Of Blacks Recording Law Enforcement Encounters
by Jeff Martin – The Independent A video capturing the brutal arrest of a Black college student, who was beaten by police officers in Florida, has led to calls for drivers to consider placing cameras in their cars. William McNeil Jr. was pulled from his car and punched in the head during the ordeal in February. He captured the incident Read More…
Pastor From Brooklyn Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison For Stealing From His Church Members
Bishop Lamor Whitehead, who is a Brooklyn pastor known for his flashy lifestyle, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for fraud and extortion charges. He reportedly stole $90,000 from members of his church. According to prosecutors, Whitehead promised to help a parishioner buy a home but instead took her retirement savings for his Read More…
Former NYPD Officer Gets No Jail Time for Punching Black Man 13 Times During 911 Call
Christian Zapata, a former NYPD sergeant who punched an African American man from Harlem, New York City, thirteen times during a 911 call about an autistic child, was convicted of attempted assault but avoided jail time. He was sentenced to time served and acquitted of a more serious charge. On December 7, 2022, police officers Read More…