Penny Dickerson

Interview with Sonia Sanchez: Truth to Power

Click link to read full interview on EBONY.com http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/sonia-sanchez-speaks-truth-to-power-999#axzz303gQy0U3 Sonia Sanchez Speaks Truth to Power, Poetically [INTERVIEW] The legendary poetic icon speaks on the Black Arts Movement and the ancestor voices of African-American letters By Penny Dickerson Related Tags amiri baraka sonia sanchez black arts movement Sonia Sanchez, great voice of the Black Arts Movement […]

Here We Die Again

The death of black men commands justice Penny Dickerson, Managing Editor Jun 17, 2020 Another black man is dead at the hands of police. In the span of just 20 days, America has seen the trajectory of police brutality travel at light speed cloaked by a global uprising of protest. In Minneapolis, George Floyd, a […]

Goodnight Gentle Giant –

George Floyd is laid to rest amid criminal justice reform Penny Dickerson, Managing Editor Jun 9, 2020 Updated Jun 10, 2020 Pallbearers bring the coffin into The Fountain of Praise church in Houston for the funeral for George Floyd on Tuesda June 9, 2020. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis Police officers on May 25. Godofredo […]

Clara White Mission “Feed the City” 2021

The Clara White Mission’s 26th Annual “Feed the City” pre-Thanksgiving luncheon was held November 20, 2021 and proved to be a successful and festive community event that aligned with the non-profit organization’s programmatic measures to address the needs of Jacksonville’s vulnerable populations. Low-income and homeless citizens throughout the Jacksonville community from diverse racial and ethnic […]

Miami-Dade County sounds-off against racism and police brutality

Miami-Dade County sounds-off against racism and police brutality. The death of George Floyd sparked community organizers, activists and concerned citizens from Broward County and Miami-Dade to unite in protest over multiple days, giving volume to the need for an end to police brutality, racial injustice and the need for criminal justice reform. Penny Dickerson Jun […]

A Felon’s “Fair Chance”

A felon’s fair chance July 23, 2015 Filed under DAYTONA BEACH, LEAD STORIES, NEWS  A Daytona Beach resident tells of his plight for gainful employment and the impact the city’s new ‘Ban the Box’ policy will have on others looking for work. BY PENNY DICKERSON DAYTONA TIMES The sun, sand and surf brought convicted felon […]