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Abraham Lincoln celebrates Thanksgiving

December 1, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Senior Chief Aviation Machinists Mate Franco Gilbert, from Miami, serves mashed potatoesfor a Thanksgiving dinner aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently moored pier side at Naval Air Station North Island in support of routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Pitts) […]

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The Seasons of Coach Robert Green’s Life (1928-2022)

November 30, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     “What manner of man is this?” The question is asked to suggest that the man steps out beyond the bounds of the ordinary. What manner of man is so committed to the youth of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County that he gave over half a century, in fact, sixty-five years of his  time, talent, love, and expertise to a school and its community? Coach Robert “Bob” Green was such a man. He is a “Man for All Seasons.” […]

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The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) Names New Director of Black Hospitality Initiative (BHI)

November 30, 2022 Carma Henry 0

The Greater Miami Conven-tion & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has appointed Graylyn Swilley-Woods, Ph.D., as the new director of the GMCVB’s Black Hospitality Initiative (BHI). In her new position, she will be responsible for leading BHI’s mission of advancing opportunities and increasing workforce participation for African Americans and Black people of African descent in Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s visitor industry through scholarships, talent development and job referral programs. […]

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Michael Parker, Innovative EVS Leader Winning Awards During & Post Pandemic

November 30, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     Michael Parker is an accomplished and driven leader in Environmental and Support Services, with a proven history of overseeing healthcare centers and clinical services operations to ensure effective and quality patient care. He has over thirty years of experience in management, twenty of those years being in healthcare contract management with various responsibilities in environmental services, linen, food services, hotels, concierge, and transport. […]

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FAMU Reviewing Campus Security Measures Following Sunday Incident 

November 30, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is investigating the shooting that occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m., Sunday at the outdoor basketball courts in the 2100 block of Wahnish Way near the Hansel Tookes Recreation Center, which was closed at the time.  One victim, an adult male, died as a result of this shooting. Four other victims, one juvenile male and three adult males, sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious.   […]