Stories written by Christina Gordon

‘Get on the Bus’ Community Education Tour Opa-locka First Stop for Superintendent Carvalho

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By Christina Gordon.... “This is where the magic happens, at the hands of teachers and dedicated principals in partnerships with Mayor Joseph L. Kelley, the Commission, the entire City and the Miami-Dade Public School System,” stated Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho at the conclusion of the “Get on the Bus” Tour where District 1 School Board [...]

Oct 15 2010 | Posted by | Read More »

‘Think Big’ with Commissioner Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Johnson

Members of The South Florida Chapter of Blacks in Government (BIG) at the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration, on Friday, June 18, 2010 at The Rusty Pelican Restaurant.

By Christina Gordon As one of four original founders of The South Florida Chapter of Blacks In Government (BIG), City of Opa-locka Commissioner Dorothy “Dottie” accepted a proclamation from District One County Commissioner Barbara Jordan during the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration, on Friday, June 18, 2010, from 6 to 11 PM at The Rusty Pelican [...]

Oct 13 2010 | Posted by | Read More »

Segal Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Grand Re-opening

Among residents, former City Commissioner Gail Miller, Park Director Starex Smith, former City Commissioner Ollie B. Kelley, Mayor Joseph L. Kelley, State Representative Oscar Braynon, II., Mrs. Irma Skyles (seated), Vice Mayor “Lady” Myra L. Taylor, Commissioner Timothy Holmes, Commissioner Dorothy “Dottie” Johnson, Commissioner Rose Tydus, City Manager Clarance Patterson, Mr. Alvin Burkes and one of the many children that will benefit greatly from the renovated Segal Park.

By Christina Gordon After months of patiently monitoring construction and eagerly anticipating results, finally nearby residents of Segal Park, 2331 N. W. 143rd Street, Opa-locka, had the opportunity to join Mayor Joseph L. Kelley and other Commission members for a “play” date at the Ribbon-Cutting on Thursday, June 24th 2010, during a ceremony which marked [...]

Aug 20 2010 | Posted by | Read More »

Oscar Braynon and Mayor Joseph L. Kelley Town Hall Forum in the City of Opa-locka

City of Miami Garden’s Jay Marder, Florida State Representative Oscar Braynon and Opa-locka Mayor Joseph L. Kelley address Census questions at a Town Hall Forum in the City of Opa-locka on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.

By Christina Gordon On Wednesday, June 16, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. District 103 State Representative Oscar Braynon II and Mayor Joseph L. Kelley along with the City of Opa-locka Commission, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Center for Faith Based & Community Initiatives and the U.S.CENSUS 2010, held [...]

Aug 20 2010 | Posted by | Read More »

‘Harambee’ inspires Opa-locka Commissioner Tydus

Opa-locka Teen Upward Bound Director Jannie Russell gives instructions to students, at the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom School during Harambee (a group-affirming celebration/preparation for the work ahead).

By Christina Gordon Accepting an 8:30AM invitation to motivate a group of youth, by reading an “inspirational” story during the “Harambee,” in the process, Commissioner Rose Tydus became inspired herself on Friday, July 2, 2010 at the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom School, located at Teen Upward Bound (TUB), 3869 N.W. 125th Street, in the [...]

Aug 20 2010 | Posted by | Read More »

‘Our Fathers:’ Celebrating Opa-locka DADS

Master of Ceremony, Former Vice Mayor Terrence Pinder, Welcomes the Fathers working and living in the City of Opa-locka to the second Annual Father’s Day event, sponsored by Vice Mayor “Lady” Myra L. Taylor and the Opa-locka City Commission.

By Christina Gordon On Friday, June 18, 2010, in her second annual tribute to Fathers, Vice Mayor “Lady” Myra L. Taylor began this year’s salute to the “proud papas” of Opa-locka, by literally escorting them from the front door, down a red carpet, to the second floor of the Municipal Complex building at 780 Fisherman [...]

Aug 20 2010 | Posted by | Read More »

Opa-locka Town Hall Meeting Judges present the facts

Miami-Dade Court Judges Peter Adrian, Judge Fred Seraphin, Judge Victoria Del Pino, Mayor Joseph L. Kelley, Judge Rodney Smith, Judge Abby Cynamon, Commissioner Rose Tydus, General Magistrate Karl Brown at the City of Opa-locka Town Hall Meeting, Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Historic City Hall, 777 Sharazad Boulevard, Opa-locka, FL 33054.

“We can’t give you legal advice, but we can give you information to use,” stipulated Judge Fred Seraphin to residents, at the onset of a Town Hall Meeting hosted by Mayor Joseph L. Kelley and the Opa-locka City Commission, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Historic City Hall, 777 Sharazad [...]

Aug 11 2010 | Posted by | Read More »
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