Editorials

New Superintendent on Deck

     Dr. Licata hails from West Palm Beach where he currently serves as Regional Superintendent of about a third of the district’s schools. Licata is no stranger to Broward. In his “acceptance speech” he simply said through a slew of emotions that he is coming home.  Licata attended school in Broward and has strong family ties here.  He is a University of Miami Hurricane Alum. […]

Feature

The Historical Legacy Juneteenth

      On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across the country awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. At the stroke of midnight, prayers were answered as all enslaved people in Confederate States were declared legally free. Union soldiers, many of whom were black, marched onto plantations and across cities in the south reading small copies of the Emancipation Proclamation spreading the news of freedom in Confederate States. Only through the Thirteenth Amendment did emancipation end slavery throughout the United States. […]

Local News

SHO present annual collegiate scholarship competition

     The Sistrunk Historical Organization is pleased to present its annual collegiate scholarship competition that presents a financial need. The scholarship is available to all 2023 graduating seniors that plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university or vocational school as a full-time student in the fall. […]

Opinions

The Indicted One,  Aided by  Leeches and Shielded by  a Partial Judge

 Former President Trump throughout his life has brazenly demonstrated his abominable  character. His lack of  morality, penchant for criminality, lust for money, pursuit of women, and racism amplifies his unfitness. Most importantly, his disdain for the rule of law makes him dangerous for democracy. Twice impeached, rejected by voters, sued for millions,  now, he’s  indicted for the second time. […]

Opinions

Arrest the Babayka

     News reporters from all media venues around the world are broadcasting and printing stories about the recent indictment of Donald Trump, the former U.S. President, also known as the Russian Babayka. […]