Florida Sentinel Bulletin

TALLAHASSEE – The parents of Florida A&M University drum major, Robert Champion, Jr. who police believe died after a violent hazing, said Tuesday that their son may have been hazed more severely than other students because of his opposition to the practice. “Robert Champion, Jr. was the poster child of anti-hazing. He threatened the very […]

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NEW ORLEANS — The Alabama defense took no chances in the rematch. When Jordan Jefferson dropped back to pass, he was swept under by a tide of crimson. When the LSU quarterback took off running, he must’ve felt like Alabama had a few extra players on the field. Courtney Upshaw, Dont’a Hightower and Co. sure […]

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A Toronto man who went to his native Grenada over the holidays to visit family was beaten to death by police officers over a mistaken hug. Oscar Bartholomew’s family is outraged that the officers accused of killing the 39-year-old are only facing manslaughter charges. “Everybody is upset,” Anastasia Bartholomew said. Oscar Bartholomew reportedly stopped at […]

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward has two years and $4 million left on his contract, but word came Monday that his teammates were thinking that the 35-year-old, four-time Pro Bowler was ready to hang up his cleats. By day’s end on Monday, though, Ward had posted on his Facebook page that he wasn’t going […]

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It’s 2012, and racism is still standing tall. Beaver Ridge Elementary school in Norcross, GA is facing heat for some interesting math problems that teachers decided to send home for homework. These Math problems included: “Each tree had 56 oranges. If 8 slaves pick them equally, then how much would each slave pick?” and “If […]

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Not only did Ron Paul (R-Texas) produce newsletters spewing hate and ignorance toward minorities, he also voted against MLK Day. Paul’s voting record in the House was scrutinized during this weekend’s GOP presidential debates in New Hampshire. (Mainly for his unsuccessful attempts to pass any meaningful legislation) But what was not discussed was his refusal […]

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NEW ORLEANS – A new ordinance passed last Thursday in New Orleans places a curfew on the popular, tourist-attracting French Quarter section of the city. The law, which applies to youths 16 and under, creates an 8 p.m. curfew on Fridays and Saturdays, from its long-standing 11 p.m. curfew. It also applies to the nearby […]

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A Hillsborough County judge sentenced a woman to prison for her role in a sexual battery of a child. Her husband was also arrested. According to police, Marla Rowell, 38, and Taurus Ricardo Rowell were arrested in January 27, 2010, and each was charged with four counts of capital sexual battery on a child under […]

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BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor On Monday, we will celebrate the 82nd birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Some readers shared their opinion as we celebrate the life and legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and responded to the question, “What portion of Dr. King’s dream has become […]

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