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Haitian Heritage Month Spotlight

     An extended celebration of Haitian flag day on the 18th of May, Haitian heritage month celebrates the culture, history, and accomplishments of the Haitian diaspora. While Haiti made its mark as the first Black republic to seize its independence, the Haitian diaspora has since made an impression in every facet of society. From art to politics, descendants of Haiti demonstrate the spirit of innovation and success that Haitian Heritage month is all about. […]

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Black Business Leaders Undervalued in America

  The vital key to advancing the economic status of African American communities and families is the support and the promotion of the success of Black-founded, managed, and owned businesses. We will not stand silent about this matter. Our businesses deserved to be respected, engaged, and empowered […]

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Haley Taylor Schlitz

Haley Taylor Schlitz isn’t old enough to buy a drink, but at 19 years old, she is on track to become Southern Methodist University’s youngest law school graduate. According to a news release from SMU, Taylor Schlitz was admitted to nine different law schools in 2019, finally enrolling at the Dedman School of Law in Dallas. […]

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Future USS Fort Lauderdale set for Namesake City Commission

     “The commissioning of USS Fort Lauderdale is the result of many years of coordination and hard work by our lawmakers, commissioning committee, civic leaders, contractors, industry specialists, and especially our Sailors,” Quaresimo said. “I couldn’t be prouder of the uniformed men and women who gave a mountain of cold steel form and a heartbeat. And in turn they should be proud of what they’ve done.” […]