For more than five decades, Marie Ortiz has been a guardian for the underserved in her native city of New Orleans as a respected civil rights and community activist, saying, “I’ve given my all! Being honest. I really did serve New Orleans well.”
The 81-year-old still confronts injustice with conviction. Marie believes, “That’s what’s going to change everything Love and forgiveness is a moral excellence! And if we get that in us to love and stop hating, we’re going to be a better people and God will bless us marvelously!”
Those same distinct principles that would serve Marie for a lifetime shaped her during childhood. She recalls, “Love and forgiveness! I watched my family do that when I was a little girl. It was instilled in me in that loving home that I was raised in. They fed the hungry. They housed people! I was brought up with that. It’s still with me and I’ll never give it up!”
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TODAY marks the second part of our special tribute edition to those lost to Covid-19 this year. As we reach the end of 2020, a year filled with loss and pain for so many, it’s a poignant moment to reflect on the devastation the virus has wrought - but also to remember the people behind the statistics. The heartbreaking reality of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt in every corner of the district, with many lives taken too soon by the virus. The Telegraph & Argus hopes this special edition will provide a comforting place for people to remember their loved ones lost to Covid-19 in a lasting tribute. Read the first of the tributes articles here.
3 months ago Share Sarasota residents look back on their favorite holiday memories and share how they ll celebrate the season this year.
Ask a person their favorite holiday memory and you re sure to get tales of Santa Claus, delicious food and perhaps even some holiday mishaps.
The holidays this year are sure to look a little different as many traditions will have to be adjusted to accommodate for best COVID-19 safety practices, but that doesn t mean the cheer has to stop.
We asked a few Sarasota residents to share their favorite memories of holidays past and how they plan to celebrate the season this year. Although there are tales of roof-built trampolines and snowed-in parents almost missing Christmas, all the memories had one unifying factor: time spent with family.
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