Posted on 15 April 2021.
Just Black On The Outside BY CLARENCE BARR, II Every once in a while I come across features in the paper that confuse me. Stories that are interesting, yet leave me scratching my head because I can’t comprehend the full gist of what’s taking place. I had this type of puzzling experience after reading…
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Posted on 01 April 2021.
Let’s Hope They Don’t Want Another Fire Heartbreaking. That is the best way I can describe re-watching the video of George Floyd being murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. I thought I could handle the images they would show during the government’s opening statement of Chauvin’s trial on Monday. But I was…
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Posted on 25 March 2021.
The Real Enemy America Won’t Face BY CLARENCE BARR, II “Domestic terrorism, initiated by groups trafficking in the ideals of white supremacy, is the biggest threat to national security.” These aren’t my words. This is a statement released by the Department of Justice 5 years ago that was based on a report conducted…
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Posted on 11 March 2021.
Blazing A 50 On Meghan CLARENCE BARR, II I don’t feel sorry for Meghan Markle. Even after the former actress recently revealed to Oprah Winfrey how badly she was treated by the so-called “royal family,” mainly due to her mixed heritage, I can’t find one ounce of sympathy for her. The apathy I…
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Posted on 05 March 2021.
A Baby Girl Can’t Trust Anybody BY CLARENCE BARR, II I recently caught wind of a story about a popular Tampa man who was arrested for sexually assaulting his biological daughter. What made the incident so shocking to many was the fact that the individual accused of performing such a dastardly deed held…
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Posted on 11 February 2021.
What About Your Friends? BY CLARENCE BARR, II Is it ever a good idea to begin dating one of your closest friends? That is a question that has been debated for decades. To those who value the deep bonds they’ve developed, with the few individuals who they have allowed to inhabit their inner…
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Posted on 28 January 2021.
History In The Making BY CLARENCE BARR, II The Bucs are going back to the Super Bowl. For a long time this was a statement I didn’t know if I would ever be able to utter. But, after 18 years of poor roster moves, questionable coaching, terrible quarterback play and just plain bad…
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Posted on 14 January 2021.
Trump’s Dark Legacy Leaves A Lasting Threat BY CLARENCE BARR, II There are only 5 days left before the debacle that was the Donald Trump’s presidency ends. And I think I speak for most sane people when I say, “that moment can’t get here soon enough.” For those of us who knew from…
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Posted on 29 December 2020.
One Crazy Trip Around The Sun BY CLARENCE BARR, II If you’re reading this right now, I suggest you give yourself a pat on the back because you survived the most chaotic solar cycle in recent history. And that’s not an exaggeration. 2020 was, arguably, the worst year ever. If I could illustrate…
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