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Documentary on Reggae’s King, ‘Marley’ a fitting tribute to reggae star
By Kevin Macdonald at the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre
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ovie goers were mesmerized by Bob Marley at the Shakespeare Theatre on April 13th and 14th. His superb songs and arrangements, his rapt appearance and charismatic stage personality, Bob Marley and his group, the Wailers, won audiences for reggae all over the world, and influenced countless other musicians. Fans of Bob Marley who saw the Marley Movie in Orlando were impressed with it and how it told the story of a young man seeking a dream and fighting against all odds. Some said the scenes from the hills of Jamaica and the local
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Immigration Bill Introduced by Senate
By Gail Seeram, Attorney at Law
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n Tuesday, April 16, 2013, a bipartisan group of senators introduced a major immigration bill that would bolster border security, legalize many of America’s 11 million undocumented immigrants and put them on a path to citizenship, dramatically overhaul the legal immigration system, and crack down on employers who hire unauthorized workers. The press conference was canceled due to the Boston bombings. The immigration bill/proposal is entitled, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. In summary, the proposed bill creates a new legal immigrant status, referred to
Gail Seeram Esq. in Washington DC
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Champion of Change
Central Florida Business Owner, Patrick Barnes, Honored As a White House Champion of Change for His Environmental Leadership in Vulnerable Communities
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Patrick Barnes, White House Champion of Change
amaican born, Patrick Barnes, President and owner of Barnes, Ferland and Associates (aka BFA Environmental) is being honored as Whitehouse Champion of Change as a Community Resiliency Leader for his passion, commitment and tireless work in the community as it applies to en-
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