Local News

The African American Vote:

Ever since delegates settled on a three-fifths compromise, African Americans have been a quandary for America’s political system. The power of the African American voting bloc is unparalleled. Unlike any other demographic group, it has the capacity to sway the outcome of most national or state elections. […]

Local News

BSO Welcome new PO

   The Broward Sheriff’s Office is pleased to welcome Robyn Hankerson to the Public Information Office. Hankerson brings a diverse portfolio of experience in communications, marketing and community outreach.  […]

Entertainment

These young leaders are ‘Making A Difference

‘Making A Difference’ and their stars are shining brightly as this year’s BLACK GIRLS ROCK! M.A.D. Girls. Meet voting rights activist and entrepreneur Winter Breeanne (@winterbreeanne), author, journalist, and speaker Chanice Lee (@chanicealee), and environmental activist Mari “Little Miss Flint” Copeny (@littlemissflint). […]

Local News

SOUTH FLORIDA INSTITUTE ON AGING LAUNCHES NEW PROGRAM TO TRAIN OLDER ADULTS IN UPDATING WORKFORCE SKILLS WHILE HELPING LOCAL NON-PROFITS

The South Florida Institute on Aging (SoFIA) is launching SoFIA Fellows, a new program that will harness the power of an older workforce to help nonprofit organizations of South Florida achieve their missions while also providing older adults with an expanded social network, an increased sense of purpose, and updated workforce skills. […]

Opinions

Another first Black female superintendent takes helm in North Carolina

      The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School district in North Carolina made history by hiring the first female Africa American superintendent, Dr. Angela Pringle. Hopefully, she will not be another well compensated do nothing for Black student house Negro. Perhaps, this time Black parents will have an ally with the courage to change the slave plantation attitudes which appear to be fueling the disparity in suspensions between Black and white students. […]