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Sistrunk Honors a Forever Legend

Flooker T. Adams, (A/K/A Niam Aquil), was born in Sandersville, Ga. (Washington County) where he grew up and worked on the farms until his early teens. At the age of 17, in the 1950s, he entered the U.S. Army, where he was sent to Fort Bliss, Tex., for basic training. He was stationed in Fort Johnson, La.  before being deployed to South Korea, where he fought on the front line in […]

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In MEMORIAM: Tributes Pour in For Host, Activist Joe Madison

In a statement, Madison’s family invited fans and friends to send condolences. “Joe dedicated his life to fighting for all those who are undervalued, underestimated, and marginalized. On air he often posed the question, ‘What are you going to do about it?’. Although he is no longer with us, we hope you will join us in answering that call by continuing to be proactive in the fight against injustice…” […]

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Honoring the Legal Legacy of Attorney W. George Allen

     The TJ Reddick Bar Association proudly presents the “From Brown to Broward” exhibit, a poignant tribute to the groundbreaking legal work of the late Attorney W. George Allen. As the first African American graduate of the University of Florida College of Law in 1962, Attorney Allen blazed a trail that significantly impacted the landscape of education and civil rights. Attorney W. George Allen earned his bachelor’s degree from Florida A&M University, in Tallahassee, Florida. […]

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Judge Tosses Out FAMU Discrimination Case

     U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle last week issued a 29-page ruling that dismissed the case filed by lawyers for six FAMU students. He wrote that the plaintiffs did not meet a key legal test of showing that disparities among state universities were rooted in what is known as “de jure” segregation — segregation sanctioned by law. […]

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Captivating African American Motivational Speaker/Author to kick off “The Key to Unlock Happiness” Nationwide tour In Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Donald E. Archey, a luminary in the motivational speaking and authorship realms, is poised to illuminate the nation with his latest literary gem, ‘’The Key to Unlock Happiness’. The grand revelation is scheduled for Saturday February 17, 2024, and will start at 4-5 PM with a Meet and Greet the Author along with New Hope Baptist Church Youth will speak about Black History and the event will climax at 5:30 PM with a live recording and streaming nationwide at the historic New Hope Baptist Church 1321 NW 6th ST  Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with food severed after the event. […]