Opinion

Letters to the Editor — April 6, 2023

Letters to the Editor — April 6, 2023

Letters to the Editor — April 6, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Wokeness = Kindness? Maybe in Massachusetts Dear Editor: I am writing in regard to Dr. Jonathan Klate’s Guest Editorial titled “Wokeness = Kindness” (March 30). My reason is to let your readers know that the editorial is a reprint of an article written by Dr.
Peg Cornwell is the board chair for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, and Associate to the President for College and Community Relations at Rollins College.

Peg Cornwell is the board chair for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, and Associate to the President for College and Community Relations at Rollins College.

The power we all have to fight hunger

Peg Cornwell
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The number $138 million caught my attention when, seven years ago, I heard about a group of graduate business students at Rollins College researching the local economic impact of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
A guest column on the generalities of "wokeness", by Dr. Jonathan Klate.

A guest column on the generalities of "wokeness", by Dr. Jonathan Klate.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Wokeness = Kindness

Jonathan Klate
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
“Wokeness” is what folks on the political right love to declare themselves as being against these days. But, what is it, really, that they oppose? The term “woke” was derived from African American Vernacular English meaning, “alertness to racial prejudice.
The non-use of turn signals causes stress among other drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists ... hence, National Turn Signal Day!

The non-use of turn signals causes stress among other drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists ... hence, National Turn Signal Day!

A push for National Turn Signal Day

Tim Devine
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
I heard that someone is watching you. And that you are often followed. You may ask why would anyone be following or watching your every move? Why? Why you ask? Because it has life or death implications for them!
Julia Eusebio is a Clinical UM Manager with Embrace Families, the lead nonprofit agency overseeing child welfare in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.

Julia Eusebio is a Clinical UM Manager with Embrace Families, the lead nonprofit agency overseeing child welfare in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.

Mending Broken Hearts — and Broken Homes

Julia Eusebio
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
On any given day, there can be 1,700 children and teenagers in foster care in Central Florida. Most have been disappointed and let down by the adults in their lives, and many have been displaced from the homes, schools and neighborhoods most familiar to them.
Eneida Alcala is a local health educator at Kissimmee Humana Neighborhood Center.

Eneida Alcala is a local health educator at Kissimmee Humana Neighborhood Center.

A path for seniors to maintain healthy weight

Eneida Alcala
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
As we age, we grow wiser, more patient, and often happier – we may also grow a bit around the middle. While weight gain as we age may be normal, it is still important to monitor closely.
On March 13, former U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder passed away. She was one of Hope Partnership’s biggest supporters, and she was also my personal friend and mentor.

On March 13, former U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder passed away. She was one of Hope Partnership’s biggest supporters, and she was also my personal friend and mentor.

A Moment with Mary — remembering Congresswoman Pat Schroeder

Mary Downey
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
March is a time to reflect on Women’s History. For me, this month’s celebration is bittersweet. On March 13, former U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder passed away. She was one of Hope Partnership’s biggest supporters, and she was also my personal friend and mentor. Rep.
Some people think they can violate the law regarding people on bicycles anytime they want. That dangerous attitude causes a lot of bicycle accidents. PHOTO/METRO

Some people think they can violate the law regarding people on bicycles anytime they want. That dangerous attitude causes a lot of bicycle accidents. PHOTO/METRO

How to survive a bicycle ride in Florida

Tim Devine
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Why is Florida the No. 1 state in the nation for bicycle fatalities involving car crashes? Six months ago, I was riding my bicycle in a crosswalk in St. Cloud. As I was riding in front of a car stopped at the crosswalk, it bolted forward and hit me. It knocked me and my bike into the air.
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