Are tighter gun laws needed to reduce violence? Patricia Isaac, 54 Disabled, Opa-locka “Yeah, for sure. However, people should be able to get guns if they’re homeowners and are protecting their families, not to shoot up people.” Fred Andrews, 60 Retired, Allapattah [...]
Are Black politicians judged by the same standards as whites? Gregory Dennis, 52 Miami, Equipment tech “No. We’re not allowed to make mistakes. We’re not human.” Keenan Duncombe, 55 Miami, Cook “No. It’s the same thing they did to Michelle Spence-Jones — other politicians take [...]
Does the ‘Stand Your Ground’ law give whites the right to execute Blacks? Janelle Lightbourne, 22 Paraprofessional, Westview “Yeah, it’s giving them an excuse. However, it’s not for whites only — everyone tries to use the law get their way.” Alvin Butler, 56 Business owner, [...]
Should the FAMU Marching 100 be allowed to perform again? Carolyn Fulger, 50 Substitute teacher, Liberty City Of course. We’ve had the FAMU Marching band for years and years. Them marching is like a tradition. The entire school shouldn’t be punished for what’s going on [...]
Who should be blamed for the Florida voting fiasco? Margaret Mazyck, 52 Executive director, North Miami “The governor number one. Also, Dade County approved those absentee ballots to be brought in the day of elections, there should be a deadline. They were for people [...]
Are Black businesses profiting from the rise of affordable housing? Joy Guyton, 30 Substitute Teacher, Liberty City “Yeah, I think with the housing projects being in Black areas, those who live there could walk to local businesses, like barbershops, grocery stores and phone companies. With gas the [...]
Why don’t more Blacks vote? Lorraine Wright, 26 Student Coordinator, Midtown “Blacks are unaware of the impact of not voting. They choose not to care and act as if they don’t know someone’s political agenda. There’s no reason not to be informed. Information is all around you.” Kristin [...]
Did the Million Man March [Oct. 17, 1995] make a difference for Blacks? Gregory Norflee, 59 Musician/vendor, Liberty City “Our brothers are still doing destructive things in our neighborhood, abusing drugs, disrespecting our women, bastardizing their offspring and waiting for handouts. If there is a difference to [...]
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