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“Low-income and minority populations are also more likely to live in areas where high lead exposure is likely …” This shows that low-income blacks were likely to be placed to live in areas with high lead exposure. Also stated in the article (pg.1 p.9) “In Pensacola, a super fund site abuts a play area where most of the children are black.” This emphasizes that they can harm black children and continue the environmental racism but shape it in a different way. One last instance, in (pg.1 p.3)…

have been the corner stone of my personal and professional life. These values were instilled in me over two decades ago as a freshman NROTC midshipman at Miami University. Following graduation I was assigned to Naval Flight Officer Training in Pensacola, Florida. After completion of flight training, I was assigned to Patrol Squadron Four, in Marine Corp Air Base Kaneohe Bay Hi. While assigned to my squadron I had the privilege of serving in the Fifth Fleet AOR in support of Operation…

Daniel James, Jr Daniel James Jr was born on February 11, 1920 to humble beginnings in Pensacola Florida. At the age of 17, he became a student at Tuskegee Institute which at the time was a prestigious college designated for African American students. After finishing college in 1942 with a degree in science, he went on to work for a civilian pilot training program. It was during this time, that James discovered what he loved. Due to the fact that racial prejudice was high during these times…

I was one of the top performing students from my class in Aviation Preflight Indoctrination at Naval Air Station Pensacola. I have never received any “pink sheets” or unsatisfactory marks during my time as a student naval…

Armstrong went through years of training, which he went through at Indiana’s Purdue University in 1947 with a scholarship from the U.S. Navy. He studied for two years when he was called to active duty, during which time he won his jet pilot wings at Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida. He was the youngest pilot in his squadron at…

Florida is such a rich and diverse piece of Earth that many nations wanted ownership of it. It was originally claimed by Spanish conquistadors in 1513 and then transferred into British ownership in 1763, only to be turned back over the Spaniards 20 years later in 1783. Florida then became a U.S. territory in 1822 and won its statehood in 1845. Florida also had a very rich and diverse Native American population before conquest by the Spanish. Everyone knows the story of Juan Ponce de Leon, the…

Gulf Coast Agriculture Citrus, sugar cane, and rice are the major specialty crops grown on the Gulf Coast. Sugar cane is grown primarily in Louisiana and Texas. [Other than southern Florida] this is the only place in the 48 contiguous states where sugar cane can be grown, because of its need for abundant rainfall (over 50 inches/year) and its sensitivity to frost. Mild winters also make the Gulf Coast region a major supplier of vegetables to the northeastern US in the winter months. Amenity…

Water is tremendously important in a person's life. A person could only survive a week without drinking any, and water "regulates the temperature of the human body, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, cushions joints, protects organs and tissues, and removes wastes." ("Water Facts of Life") But water comes in different forms, with bottled water and tap water being quite popular. Unfortunately, people see water bottles as being of poor quality. Bottled water is a great choice due to the…

Enjoy a holiday break at one of these Florida Beaches With over 1,000 miles of beaches lining the Florida coastline, it’s no mystery why Florida has become one of the top holiday destinations for travelers. From the Northern region to the Southern region of the state, there is no other destination that offers so much diversity. Amelia Island, situated on the Northeastern corner of Florida abounds with Southern charm. First time visitors to the region will discover 13 miles of rolling dunes,…

the War of 1812 was declared over but the news of Treaty of Ghent reached Washington and Jackson gained the honor of national war hero from his country. Later he demanded the invasion of Florida and his troops seized Spanish posts at St. Marks and Pensacola. After the successful invasion he claimed all of the surrounding land for the United States. His outstanding victories during his military career led to immense popularity from citizens and the idea to run for president arose. At first he was…