The Gantt Report HOWDY DOODY AND CLARABELL By Lucius Gantt “The Howdy Doody Show” was once an iconic American television program. Two of the show’s most memorable characters were Howdy Doody, a puppet, and Clarabell, a clown. Millions of children and young people loved to watch The Howdy Doody Show that entertained and influenced so Read More…
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Racist Bullies
Racist Bullies Black mother and daughter. / Photo Credit: Getty Images OPINION My Mother’s Positive Affirmations Saved Me From Racist Bullies. Thanks to my mom, reciting positive affirmations religiously has been a transformative exercise that has enhanced my life. Preceding my first confrontation with a racist bully, when I was nine years old, I was proud to be Read More…
Maternity Photo Contest Highlights the Beauty of Black Motherhood
Successful Parenting Media/ Successful Black Parenting announces the launch of their first maternity photo contest which started on April 8th and will continue throughout the year with weekly featured photos. Each month, one featured photo is chosen to win a $100 gift card from Buy Buy Baby, a retail store that specializes in clothing and Read More…
‘Stop the turnpike’: Inverness residents call for city council to pass no build resolution
By Heather Bushman Buttons, bumper stickers, shirts and signs — all adorned with calls to “save it, don’t pave it” and “stop the turnpike” — were the accessories of choice for several Inverness residents on Tuesday evening. About 70 of these decorated locals gathered at the bi-monthly Inverness City Council meeting, where they voiced concerns regarding Read More…
Meet the Incredible Woman Helping Black-Owned Businesses Get Funding, and More
Nationwide — Felicia Jeffries, founder and CEO of Moore Financial Services, is an accomplished paralegal with over ten years of experience dealing with leading business lawyers and companies across the United States. Based in Dallas, Texas, her company specializes in helping businesses nationwide grow. They establish business credit and ensure that companies are credible so that Read More…
The Gantt Report – Money, Power and Mamas
By Lucius Gantt Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers around the world and a pleasant, peaceful and stress-free day to the mothers that enjoy reading The Gantt Report sometimes. This column may appear in your publications after the holiday but I want good mothers to know that every day should be mothers Read More…








