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 Adam Martin is the Democratic Candidate for Congress in November Elections Staff Adam Martin is a young and fresh face from Oklahoma. With his desire to truly represent Oklahoma and work for the betterment of the people, he has announced his nomination for Congress for the  upcoming elections on November 8th, 2022. The Democratic candidate is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and is a native of Tulsa. He  worked as a legal assistant and served as Tulsa District Chair for the African American Federation. Adam Martin’s Campaign Adam Martin recently made an appearance on Refocused & Informed Radio Talk Show as a guest. During the show, he talked about his vision as a Congress candidate with the hosts Angela K. Chambers and Sondia O. Bell. Also, he discussed issues facing our state, especially the working class people. As a representative of Oklahoma Congressional District One, he intends to focus on the education sector. Understanding the shortage of teachers, he also applied a

  Injustices in Oklahoma: Prentice Ponds Still Seeking a Fair Trial Staff Writer The case of Prentice Ponds sheds light on injustices in Oklahoma. He was sentenced to Life in prison with additional 25 years for robbery and insurance fraud. But the unfair trial and bias of the court raises questions on our justice system. Oklahoma’s Biased Justice System The purpose of the justice system is to serve fair and quick justice for all. But with the way the system has been operating in Oklahoma, getting a fair verdict in a legal case isn’t easy. The example of Prentice Ponds is in front of us. He was attacked by an insurance adjuster in his own home. Then the case was dropped within a few months without any arrest. But 2 years after the said incident, he was arrested again and charged with Life+25 for crimes he didn’t even commit. Doesn’t Prentice Ponds deserve a fair trial to prove his innocence? Facts Ignored in Trial Prentice Ponds was previously incarcerated for eleven years for robbery.

Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Faces Fire Threats from Tenant  Staff Writer Greenwood Chamber of Commerce has been repeatedly receiving fire threats from disgruntled tenant. This aggressive behavior against the non-profit organization has affected its operations, making it difficult for the administration to support local businesses. Why Fire Watch Was Issued Devin Williams, the owner of DW Speak Easy, recently filed a report against the Chamber. The business owner accused the Chamber of violating building maintenance laws which resulted in his business failure. However, the business failed due to the mismanagement and lack of planning of the business owner and has been sued in court on unpaid agreements. After being sued and losing his case, Williams has been involved in propaganda against the Chamber of Commerce with the help of the former chamber member and friends including a local radio show and local news outlet. Greenwood Chamber of Commerce lost most of its assets in the 1921 Tu

Prentice Ponds – The Story Everyone Needs to Hear The Justice system is a mess in Oklahoma. Working with people across different industries, we often get to hear unsettling news about people who received unfair treatment. The story of Prentice Ponds is one such example. A man who was attacked in his own home and called the police himself to report the incident was convicted to Life plus 25. And the strangest thing is that the case was dismissed once before his arrest. Case Against Prentice Ponds Mr. Ponds was given Life plus 25 years for robbery and a false insurance claim. But the actual story about the case highlights how an ex-cop abused his power and used his connections to wrongfully accuse him of the crimes he didn’t commit. After buying a car for personal use, Prentice Ponds reported an insurance claim when another vehicle driver damaged his car in an accident. The insurance agent arrived for an investigation. But things got out of hand when the investigation

Staff Writer Being the 2 nd oldest US chamber of commerce and the first Black chamber in the country, the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce has been helping local businesses for decades. The Chamber has turned 96 years old this year and deserves the support of our community. However, unfortunately, an unfair complaint was filed on August 19, 2022, against the organization in response to tenant-related issues. Now, the Chamber of Commerce and its current administration are under attack. Lies Against OUR Chamber of Commerce The business owner of DW Speak Easy has been spreading false news to tarnish the reputation of the Chamber. There are reports against the business about code violations with the Fire Department and they are now pressurizing the Chamber to pay for THEIR OWN mistakes. The interesting fact is that it’s promoted as a Black-owned business entity and Devin Williams claims to be the owner. But when we checked its business registration on the Oklahoma Secretary of State’