Calvin Butts

Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem has taken a very active role in securing the legal rights of one of their parishioners. Afrika Owes is a 17-year old girl who will soon be on trial for felony charges related to gun and drug trafficking. What makes her unique is that she was also a top student, bound for an Ivy League University. The theory among those who support Owes is that her involvement with the gun and drug trade came largely from undue influence from her boyfriend, Jaquan Layne, who...Read Full Story

To: President Barack Obama & the United States CongressFrom: Frank Paul GambinoRE: Request for Final Settlement Date: 29 April 2011Open Letter to the FBIOfficial Records POA in Highlands County Clerk of Courts#1: On 5/15 2002 I gave John J. Gotti POA and Worshipful Master Eston E. L. Roberts S/POA.#2: I received confirmation it was accepted by him from Springfield, MO.#3: Two weeks later he allegedly died.#4: He had a closed casket funeral.#5: Photo Shows no sign of throat cancerDo I have a...Read Full Story

To: The United States Congress and Governor Rick Scott of FloridaFrom: Rev. Frank Paul JonesRE: Open Letter of Federal Marijuana Bill {HR 2306} – Updated Repost: Date: 31 July 2011Update: 18 October 2011 The Marijuana Report on Federal Bill – HR 2306 & a Florida Redevelopment Act The Federal Marijuana Bill HR- 2306 aka The Frank Paul Bill By: Rev. Frank Paul Jones – President of the NCNCHINC HR-2306: To limit the application of Federal Laws to the distribution and consumption of Marijuana...Read Full Story

Pres. Obama’s Infrastructure Redevelopment should include Highlands County8 Feb 2011Reposted 19 October 2011Update:Moving SFCC to four-year college will be great for Highlands  With Florida’s unemployment rate above the National Average and Highlands County, Florida lacking full time living wage jobs, will President Obama consider us in his infrastructure redevelopment plans. And how can he assist us in the development of our local economy.At first glance most people would overlook our small...Read Full Story

Will the Lights go out on Black Friday With an unemployment rate of 9% and for African Americans over 15% in the United States, coupled with the uncertainty of 6 million losing unemployment in 2012 and in January 1.8 million is faced with the end to unemployment; will Black Friday blackout.Many wise consumers are concerned about how to wisely spend this holiday season this year, because for many money is tight.  The unemployment dilemma does not just affect the unemployed; it affects the...Read Full Story