As Exantus looks to attend college and law school, he aspires to utilize his skills to make a positive impact in his community. As a first-generation college and law student, his accomplishment serves as an inspiration to his peers and a shining example of the talent and potential within Broward County’s student community.
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Join us as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of South Florida Council of African Elders. The Council was formed in August 2023 from a collective, expressed longing for the presence of elder wisdom. In contrast to societal American values that sometimes sideline, diminish and dismiss elders, the council exists to help current and future generations safeguard the most important elements of legacy. For communities of African descent living in America, those elements include dignity, self-determination, freedom, healing, unity, community, and justice. In community, we reconstruct our relationships, restore emotional health and self-governance.
“Lieutenant Alexander has the necessary qualifications and has demonstrated her commitment to serve FAMU in this important role. With her proven track record of leadership, we have complete confidence in her ability and her vision for ensuring the safety of our campus,” Brown said. “I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Interim Chief John Cotton for answering the call to serve. Over the past year, he, along with his dedicated team, has played a pivotal role in maintaining the safety and security of our campus. Their diligent efforts have been instrumental in ensuring a secure environment for everyone at the University.”
Housing Authority of Pompano Beach (HAPB) will be celebrating the groundbreaking of Provident Place, an affordable senior housing community, as the first phase of the multi-phase revitalization of Golden Acres (USDA) in Pompano Beach. Construction is expected to take 13-months, with final community completion by Summer 2025.
Topline Walmart voluntarily recalled almost 10,000 cases of its Great Value brand apple juice due to concerns of high arsenic levels, a recall the Food and Drug Administration upgraded because the products may cause temporary adverse events, though the agency hasn’t shared any reports of illnesses.
Black and Hispanic workers at a Florida construction company who endured racial and ethnic slurs and were given “degrading” assignments were awarded $1.6 million in a settlement of a civil rights lawsuit filed on their behalf by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
According to local ABC affiliate WZVN, Baxter is suing Americans for Prosperity (AFP), alleging his supervisor used racially insensitive language during recent canvassing operation. Baxter’s suit claims that while on a call with an AFP staffer, she repeatedly referred to Baxter, who is Black, as “a slave.”
On one occasion, a group of Black employees had to work in the pouring rain while white workers sat in the company’s cars until the rain stopped, according to a lawsuit filed by the agency. The “white workers watched” as they worked, the EEOC said.
The Friends of Jack & Jill Center are proud to present their 23rd Annual Power Lunch, taking place on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Downtown Event Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Overview: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report found improvements in youth mental health from 2021 to 2023, including a decrease in the percentage of students who experienced persistent feelings of sadness. However, the report also highlighted concerns about racism, unfair discipline, and mental health issues among LGBTQ+ students. The state of California has launched a Master Plan for Kid’s Mental Health, which includes two free mental health apps, BrightLife Kids and Soluna, and several support groups, programs, and tools for youth who are struggling with their mental health.