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Letter To The Editor
Political
The National Black Nurses Association Tampa Bay Black Nurses and the National Council of Negro Women, Tampa Metro Section, would like to thank you for spending some of your holiday time with us. Our pledges are similar associations of working diligently for labor and compassion for our community.
As we all realize that Jesus is the reason for the season, the meaning is somewhat deeper. It is called Mercy. Mercy is conveyed by embracing those in difficulty, by em- bracing the outcast, the marginalized, and the sin- ner. It is only by God’s grace - His undeserved mercy - that we can have eternal life with Him in heaven. All we have to do is have faith, to believe Christ died for us and ask Him to forgive our sins. It would be wonderful if we had an assurance that you’re going to heaven.
Infinite mercy is de-
scribed in the Gospel: Matthew 5:41, it is written that "should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two". It is written in Matthew 5:42, "give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow." In Matthew 5:44, "love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you."
As we look forward to the New Year, please real- ize there will be chal- lenges. However, practicing the attributes of Mercy will bring you abun- dant blessings and grate- fulness.
The National Council of Negro Women and the Na- tional Black Nurses wish you and yours the most abundance of blessings for the Holidays and through- out the New Year.
God Bless and remem- ber to please be safe.
Presented by Margie Bellware, NCNW Social/Health Welfare, NCNW By-laws/Secretary.
Sen. Marco Rubio is taking heat on social media for criticizing Dr. Anthony Fauci, one week after the Florida lawmaker became one of the first Americans to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Rubio, 49, was inoculated with the vaccine last week be- fore mocking the nation’s leading infectious disease ex- pert’s messaging during the novel coronavirus pandemi- con Sunday.
The senator claimed in a tweet that Fauci, 80, has “lied” about masks and has “been distorting” the level of vaccinations needed for the U. S. to safely reopen its economy.
Fauci, named one of PEO- PLE's 2020 People of the Year, had initially advised earlier this year — along with other federal health officials
MARCO RUBIO AND DR. ANTHONY FAUCI
— that Americans didn't need to wear face masks, in part over worry that healthcare workers may see equipment shortages. That guideline was eventually changed after fur- ther research showed that masks help reduce the spray of respiratory droplets when worn, preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Medical experts, celebri-
ties, and other social media users were quick to push back against Rubio’s recent comments.
"Fauci didn’t know enough in March. Then sci- entific studies revealed more facts and he was changed by new information like I wish you would be," comedian Sarah Silverman re- sponded.
Black Voters Expected To Make The Difference In Georgia’s Senate Runoff Races
WASHINGTON — Presi- dent Trump on Sunday abruptly signed a measure pro- viding $900 billion in pan- demic aid and funding the government through Septem- ber, ending last-minute tur- moil he himself had created over legislation that will offer an economic lifeline to millions of Americans and avert a gov- ernment shutdown.
The legislative package will provide billions of dollars for the distribution of vaccines, funds for schools, small busi- nesses, hospitals and American families, and money needed to keep the government open for the remainder of the fiscal year. The enactment came less than 48 hours before the govern- ment would have shut down and just days before an eviction moratorium and other critical pandemic relief provisions were set to expire.
But it also came after two critical unemployment pro- grams lapsed, guaranteeing a delay in benefits for millions of
As analysts continue to de- bate the still emerging exit polls and voter data that will ultimately tell the story of the 2020 election, many agree Black voters in Georgia were crucial to Biden’s narrow November victory. It is also commonly understood that Black voters will be critical to Georgia’s high profile Senate runoff races, and organizers are hoping to continue to grow their numbers.
Along with most of the country, Georgia saw record- breaking turnout in the No- vember election from all demographics, including those with traditionally low voter participation. For Black voters, organizers on the ground like Dennette Bat- tle have had an enormous impact on increasing turnout in their communities.
“Because with the efforts of a lot of grassroots organi- zations, which we can give a lot of them credit, not just our organization, but many organizations came out and actively promoted voter par- ticipation,” Battle said.
Battle was stationed at South DeKalb Mall on the
Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff at a campaign event in Lithonia, Georgia.
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unemployed Americans.
The crisis was one of Trump’s own making, after he blindsided lawmakers and White House officials with a videotaped implicit threat on Tuesday to veto the package, which his top deputies had helped negotiate and which had cleared both chambers of Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support nearly a week ago. The 5,593-page leg- islation was flown to Florida, where the president is spend- ing the winter holidays, on Thursday and had been waiting
for Trump’s signature since.
first day of early voting for the January runoff election, wearing a Black Voters Mat- ter mask. She was there to do civic outreach on behalf of her Delta Sigma Theta soror- ity alumni chapter, offering voters at South DeKalb Mall a free meal.
Battle has been volun- teering throughout the 2020 election cycle and says it is because of groups like hers that Georgia saw record turnout.
Georgia voters will play a pivotal role in deciding con- trol of the U. S. Senate on Jan. 5. Republican incum-
bent Senators David Per- due and Kelly Loeffler are trying to fend off challenges from their Democratic rivals Jon Ossoff – and the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Raphael Warnock.
Increasing Turnout
Black women have been responsible for much of the recent Democratic organiz- ing in Georgia. Nationally, the group has earned the title “the backbone of the Demo- cratic party,” said the former co-chair of Vice President- elect Kamala Harris’ presidential bid.
Black Nurses, National Council Of Negro Women Offer Holiday Message To Community
President Trump Signs Virus Relief Package, Averting A Shutdown And Extending Jobless Benefits To Millions
Sen. Rubio Slammed For Criticizing Dr. Anthony Fauci After Receiving A COVID-19 Vaccine Himself
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