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Trayvon Martin’s Mom Receives Honorary Doctorate From Benedict College
Benjamin Dorsinvil Launches Florida's First Black-Owned Transportation Tech Company
Benjamin Dorsinvil, founder and CEO of Golden Freight Brokers
This past weekend, the mother of Trayvon Martin, Sybrina Fulton, was be- stowed with an honorary doc- torate from Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, according to reports.
Fulton who worked tire- lessly since losing her son to gun violence has been a pillar of strength that Benedict Col-
SYBRINA FULTON
lege officials wanted to honor.
“Sybrina is a model of grace and strength,” said President and CEO of Bene- dict College Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis in a press re- lease. “Because of her passion and dedication, ‘we are all Trayvon’ and demand social justice for our sons.”
Ousted Broward County Elections Supervisor Sues To Get Job Back
Benjamin Dorsinvil,
Founder and CEO of Golden Freight Brokers, has launched the first transporta- tion technology company led by an African-American in Florida. The startup company helps small and medium- sized businesses find carriers to move their freight.
Golden Freight Brokers provides businesses with dedicated account managers that screen and select the best carriers to move their freight. They ensure that shippers are receiving the best price and the best serv- ice. The company is currently headquartered in Home- stead, Florida. They are working only with businesses located in the state of Florida, but plan to expand to other states in 2020.
Golden Freight Brokers is not just another technology company. They have a plat- form that is simple and FREE to use, dedicated account managers with over 30 years of experience in the industry,
transparent pricing, and a passionate team positioned to transform the 700 billion- dollar trucking industry. “We are really excited to tackle the transportation challenges that small and medium-sized businesses face every day,” Dorsinvil said. “We are proud of the work we have been doing to help compa- nies save money.”
In addition to industry ex- perience and overall great service, Golden Freight Bro- kers is owned and operated by a U. S. Army Operation Enduring Freedom veteran. He is also a truck driver in the U. S. Army and has been moving loads both in the U. S. and overseas for over a decade. When asked what was next for his company, he says that he plans on releas- ing an app version of the plat- form next year and continuing to grow his team. They are excited for Golden Freight Brokers, and the work they are doing in the community.
Former Broward County elections supervisor, Dr. Brenda Snipes, wants a fed- eral judge to reinstate her after she was removed from office by Gov. Rick Scott.
According to ABC affiliate Local 10 News, Monday, Snipes filed a lengthy federal lawsuit against Scott and Sen- ate President Bill Galvano, claiming her due process rights were violated when she was ousted. She also maintains that the law allowing the governor to suspend elected officials is unconstitutional.
Snipes found herself in hot water and facing public scrutiny during the con- tentious recount that followed the November midterm elec- tions. She originally planned to resign Jan. 4, but then re- scinded her resignation after her suspension by Scott in No- vember.
Broward County Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes, right, shows a ballot box that was found in a rental car after the elec- tions and turned out to only contain election day supplies, as elec- tion employees sort ballots and prepare to count them, Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Lauderhill, Fla.
After her unceremonious dis- missal, Scott appointed his former general counsel, Peter Antonacci to replace her. The governor then stated in an ex- ecutive order that Snipes needed to be suspended for misfeasance, incompetence
and neglect of duty.
For his part, Galvano has
said that the Florida Senate would not take any actions in blocking Snipes’ suspension because they don’t have enough time to investigate Scott’s claims.
Baltimore Man Exonerated From
Prison After Almost 30 Years For
Murder He Didn't Commit
According to the Baltimore Sun, Tuesday afternoon, the courtroom erupted in tears and applause after Clarence Shipley Jr. was exonerated of robbing and killing a 29-year- old chef in Cherry Hill almost thirty years ago.
“Mr. Shipley, have a happy holiday,” the prosecutor turned and said directly to the prisoner who had been un- justly convicted due to faulty witness testimony and impris- oned at only 20 years old.
“Good luck, sir,” Baltimore Circuit Judge Jeffrey Geller also chimed in, echoing the sentiments of just about every- one present.
CLARENCE SHIPLEY, JR.
“Thank you,” said a visibly humbled Shipley, who is fi-
nally headed home to his wife just in time for Christmas.
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