In case you missed it for whatever reason, Bunnell Elementary School in Flagler County, Florida — a school district already notorious for their low test scores — pulled all of its Black fourth and fifth graders into an assembly late last month where they were shown a PowerPoint presentation that blamed them for the school’s low scores on state standardized tests. […]
On Saturday, September 23rd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., get ready to rev up your engines with Ferraris, McLarens, Porsches, Lamborghinis, Vipers and more all showcased for the day by generous donors to help blind students from Miami Lighthouse for the Blind experience an unforgettable day. […]
Florida’s unemployment rate held at 2.7 percent in August for a second consecutive month. […]
The infusion of capital elevates the total investment in the project to an impressive $184 million. […]
The blood disease affects about 100,000 Americans and 1 out of every 365 Black or African American births. Black folks are most affected by it. A child inherits sickle cell disease when both parents have the sickle cell trait or one or both parents have the disease. […]
Anti-hate crime advocates clearly want Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis to know that they believe his rhetoric has become fuel for individuals who perpetrate attacks on Blacks in the state. […]
If we are to “THRIVE TOGETHER” we must understand, believe in and practice the principles of “to whom much is given much is required” and that means sharing, supporting, promoting, protecting and willing to die for each other. How do we get there to appreciate the values of “THRIVING TOGETHER”? The best way to begin is to show dependence upon God by spending more time in His presence. In this constant struggle to remain relevant, free Black and Proud, we must without a doubt, as a good friend once said, “hang together. If we don’t hang together, they will hang us separately.” […]
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing child Shaniyah Joseph. […]
Former Broward County state Sen. Perry Thurston, Jr. is running to be Broward County’s first elected Tax Collector, resurfacing from a fourth-place finish in the 2021 Democratic Special Primary for a congressional seat. […]
The sand trails are light and Ol’ Pete is gliding through with ease. Pete has been keeping an ear to the ground trying to learn about candidates who may be entering upcoming races. The Detective has been vocal that no political seat should go unchallenged; however, it is not the brightest idea to run a seat with five or six challengers, either […]
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