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Martin Luther King Jr. 1929-1968
Martin Luther King Jr. 1929-1968 […]
Articles by Carma Henry
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Homelessness Surges, Disproportionately Affecting Black and Latino Communities
Of significant concern is the disproportionate impact on Black communities, constituting nearly 4 in 10 of those experiencing homelessness. Despite comprising just 13% of the total U.S. population, individuals identifying as Black accounted for 37% of the homeless population. […]
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Health, Education, Reparations and Budget Deficit Among Top Black Caucus Priorities for 2024
Issues members stated are their primary concerns for the next legislative session fall into several categories, including health, education, public safety, social services, homelessness, affordable housing, and economics. CLBC is planning to bring immediate attention on creating legislation around the 100-plus recommendations the California Reparations Task Force panel presented to the Legislature in June of last year. […]
Sports
Nunnie on the Sideline
Nunnie on the Sideline […]
Sports
Undermanned Dolphins Fall to Buffalo
The Miami Dolphins fought valiantly against the Buffalo Bills at Hardrock Stadium on Sunday night, but couldn’t overcome the injuries before and during game, some grievous missteps, and momentum altering plays that literally turned victory into defeat. Though every NFL team deals with injuries at this time of the year, the Fins appear especially prone to the injury bug beginning with Jaelan Phillips, then Bradley Chubb and Xavien Howard. […]
Sports
FAMU Signs FSU Football Five-Star Demorie Tate
Florida A&M University made the announcement yesterday evening from their Twitter account page. Tate who signed with FSU in 2019, is getting a second chance on the field as The Rattler’s new defensive back. […]
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Coco Gauff battles past Elina Svitolina to capture Auckland title for second straight year
Coco Gauff battled past Elina Svitolina in the final of Auckland on Sunday, 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-3, to win the Australian Open lead-up event for the second straight year. And it’s a milestone for the 19-year-old American—the first time she’s successfully defended a WTA title. […]
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B-CU athlete named SWAC Impact Player of the Week
Bethune-Cookman›s Jakobi Heady Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Men’s Basketball Impact Player of the Week, announced Tuesday, Jan. 2, from the league office in Birmingham, Alabama. […]
Local News
Pompano Beach Arts Presents an Exhibition of the Late Legendary Artist Purvis Young
“Once known as an ‘outsider artist,’ Purvis is now considered one of the most important self-taught artists of the 20th century. His works are owned and exhibited by major cultural institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and collected by high profile celebrities,” said Ty Tabing, Director, Department of Cultural Affairs. “We are honored to be showcasing his work in Pompano Beach, and we look forward to the community viewing his inspiring works of art.” […]
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The Eminent Danger Facing All of Black America
The wealth and influence of a few Black Americans won’t mean anything to racists who, just like after the Civil War, seized all they could from Black people and will undoubtedly be positioned to do it again. […]