The Gantt Report By Lucius Gantt Today is one of those days. I know TGR readers don’t like for me to write too many columns like this edition but the world knows that I try to write the truth whether people like the truth or not. Follow me. Too many so-called Black political heroes and Read More…
Politics
Florida’s African American Cemeteries
For over 25 years, Gloria Jefferson Anderson researched her father’s side of the family, trying to figure out what happened to her ancestors once slavery ended. “When I found out where my father’s people were on the plantation – the next question was, ‘Well, where are these people buried?” said Anderson, 74, a Tallahassee resident. Read More…
Black Lives Matters vs. Black Churches
Which Black Lives Matters vs. Black Churches By Olivia Smarr When I came home from college for winter break I noticed a flyer on my church’s Facebook page that said December 14th was designated as “Black Lives Matter” Sunday. It was a couple weeks after the Grand Jury decision to not indict the killer of Eric Read More…
Juvenile Expunction Bill
Juvenile expunction bill soars through House The bill is among the most ambitious criminal justice reform efforts in decades. The House unanimously passed a bill Thursday that would broaden a juvenile’s ability to expunge their arrest record in Florida. State law limits expungement opportunities to minors who complete a diversion program after a first-time misdemeanor Read More…
Walt Disney CEO vs. “Parental Rights” Bill
You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down. I am sorry.’ Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek is telling employees he’s sorry for not speaking out against so-called “parental rights” legislation critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, and Chapek revealed the company is suspending political Read More…
13th Amendment & H.R. 40 Reparation
REPThe Real Deal On Reparations: How American History Has Justified H.R. 40 Those who were willing to commit to spending 4.5 billion dollars over the next decade to “celebrate” Juneteenth have no excuse for failing to support H.R. 40. Distorted portrait of Black male. / Photo Credit: Getty Images If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any Read More…