Category: Culture
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Just the Beginning…
July 18 always gives me reason to pause. Today I remember the incorporation of a visionary idea that became the Greater Ocala Community Development Corporation (GOCDC). Long before I became an employee, I was a young female board member who simply said yes—yes to the work, the vision, and yes to believing our community deserved greater opportunity. It…
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Making Connection for a Better Church Experience
The seminar “Inclusion and Advocacy in the Church,” co-facilitated by Chatequa Pinkston, highlighted the underrepresentation of individuals with disabilities in churches, with 80% of affected families reportedly not attending. Advocating for inclusivity and building supportive communities can empower caregiver families and enhance church participation, fostering connection and understanding among members.
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A Caregiver’s Concert: Tonight! With Saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield
Whether you’re a caregiver or love someone who is, this one’s for you. Enjoy a free evening of smooth jazz with Adrian Crutchfield at AARP’s Caregiver’s Concert — streaming tonight at 7:00 PM.
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Save Our Girls II
What’s at stake? The protection of women and girls, and the lack of federal funding for public schools. Children’s education has suffered enough due to COVID-19 and school lockdowns. Is it reasonable to allow another hit to these future citizens?
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LIVING HISTORY
On this day in history, Democrat President Lyndon Johnson signed the 1964 Civil Rights Act (CRA) into law. 76% of Republicans voted in favor of the 1964 Civil Rights bill while only 60% of Democrats voted, affirmatively, and Democrats outnumbered Republicans (253 to 178). The Senate had an even bigger spread between the two political parties (Republicans were 82% in favor…
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JUNETEENTH DAY!
As Americans we can celebrate that we live in the only nation that fought a war to end slavery!
