Jesse Jackson

Middle class America is vanishing and unless the nation creates an economic agenda focused on equality, it could be lost forever, according to the Rev. Jesse Jackson.   Do You Like this Article? Then Like Us on Facebook.   In order to maintain its existence, we need to expeditiously reinvigorate our economic equality. There is no time to waste. We are at risk. American households and small businesses are threatened to make ends meet. Now, is the time if we want to start reshaping our...Read Full Story

To many,  the Grammy award nominations this year seem quite diverse. After all, African American rapper Kanye West has the most nominations (7 in total), followed by British singer Adele , as well as Hawaiin Bruno Mars . But Reverend Jesse Jackson and his group, the Rainbow Push Coalition of U.S Civil Rights , have come forth to protest, claiming that the Grammys aren’t diverse enough this year at all. Since last year’s Grammys, the Recording Academy cut out 31 categories from their list of...Read Full Story

It seems as though Rainbow Push Coalition founder and former Democratic presidential candidate Jesse Jackson is in the hot seat. Karin Stanford, who was Jackson’s mistress and fathered a child with the civil rights leader, is slapping Jackson with court papers claiming that the former Democratic presidential candidate owes $11,64.50 in child support for their 12-year-old daughter Ashley. he National Enquirer exposed the long-term extramarital affair in an exclusive in January 2001...Read Full Story

The Plot Destroying Black Businesses in Highlands County   Highlands County , Florida located in the Heartland of Florida.  With a population of about 100,000.  Here we have the highest AIDS rate in the nation, even higher than Washington DC .  It is so bad here that people commonly say, “well you have to die from something.”  While the nation claims the worst recession since the great depression gone worsted, here we are clearly in a DEPRESSION .   While banks refuse to loan blacks money to...Read Full Story

To: President Barack Obama & the United States Congress From: Frank Paul Gambino RE: Request for Final Settlement Date: 29 April 2011 Open Letter to the FBI Official 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 cancer Do...Read Full Story

Pres. Obama’s Infrastructure Redevelopment should include Highlands County 8 Feb 2011 Reposted 19 October 2011 Update: 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...Read Full Story

  Frank Paul Jones Contemplates New Paralegal Direction The dream was to organized the NCNCHINC and located them at the blue temple.  The building was in good condition but now after a year and a half of inactivity we have a roof problem, it leaks.  I tried  to help these people in community service , however, I realize now the town is a bunch of crabs, so I must now help myself.  The first law of nature is self-preservation ! I decided on a fund raiser and found I am a one man band , getting...Read Full Story

  REDI In Highlands County Not Enough   I came here with a dream.  I saw an area that had potential.  I was always told that location is the key to starting a business.  This location geographically is excellent.  Located in the south-central area of Florida.  Great whether conditions as many people come here to escape the cold whether of the Northern states .  But sometimes location is not enough. All over the country economics is a problem.  We are in the worst recession since the great...Read Full Story

The NCNCHINC Plans Major Fund Raiser in Avon Park The Southside Groove By: Paul The National Community Network and Coalition of Highlands, INC, whose headquarters is located in Avon Park, FL plans a major fund raiser to address an urgent situation.  All the properties on the Delaney Avenue strip of the Southside Redevelopment Area is behind on their taxes, as many are at risk of losing their  properties in the next year and in a couple case even sooner.  The drive is planned to happen between...Read Full Story

41 Arrested in Highlands County , Florida on Friday   According to Highlands Today , 41 men, women and children were arrested Friday in a multi agency sting.     It was a two months investigation according to Public Information Officer Neil Hays.  The sting may not have been a total success as they only confiscated two vehicle, three firearms, less than a pound of marijuana a few pills, less than 5 grams of cocaine And about $400.  At what cost to the government?  From overtime to court costs...Read Full Story