EPISODE · Dec 3, 2023 · 1H 57M
N.O.B.L.E. & Is Ocoee Election History Being Repeated?
from Monica May's Point Of View
N.O.B.L.E. is the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement and has been at the forefront of providing solutions to black law enforcement issues since 1976. In the first hour we spoke with 4 respected members of Orange County Law Enforcement: Retired Captain Mike Doby, Deputy Chief Lovetta Quinn Henry, Captain Don Woods, and Former Chief of Corrections Cornita Riley. N.O.B.L.E is committed to addressing pressing issues and allowing a national voice and agenda for our community. When it comes to “black wearing blue”, Lovetta Henry emphasizes the importance of communities having someone “tangible” to reach out to. There is an urgency for participation in organizations such as NOBLE, for people who honor connection with the community and understand how to help. www.NobleCFL.org for memberships and more information. Is Ocoee Election history being repeated? November 2, 1920, is considered America’s deadliest election day, it was the largest election-related massacre, the Ocoee Massacre. In the second hour we spoke with the first black elected commissioner of Ocoee, George Oliver. As a city commissioner, he faced tension while working for his community on behalf of the citizens of District 4, experiencing many of his ideas being shot down. He resigned his seat and decided to run for mayor to represent those who want change. He was not elected and was later not allowed to campaign for his former seat. “Cherry-Oliver is suing the City of Ocoee, the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office. To learn more about Oliver’s situation and to see how to get involved, visit Ocoee’s City Hall on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month where you can put a word in and get involved. [email protected] https://vote4georgeoliver.com/about-george/ Join Commissioner Oliver Tuesday December 5th at the Orange County City Hall 1:30pm – 10th floor for a legal hearing on this matter.
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