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Her Story: Rubin Stacy’s Messenger

March 17, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     Because of this message, Stacy’s family members have a very different perspective on why Rubin Stacy was lynched. The message tells of Rubin’s frightful nights in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in Broward County. It tells of the events leading up to the three-day horror Rubin Stacy endured before he was lynched by an organized vigilante mob. Note that there is evidence that the mob was spearheaded by the county Deputy Bob Clark, brother of Sheriff Walter Clark. […]

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Eta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., along with several other male volunteers from various organizations, participated in Real Men Read!,

March 17, 2022 Carma Henry 0

The event, which occurred on Friday, March 11, 2022, included Dr. Martin Luther King, Larkdale, North Side, Thurgood  Marshall, Park Ridge, and Village Elementaries. I specifically chose Park Ridge because of my niece Geneva Henry, a special education teacher and her daughter Neva’eh, a second grader there. Their heartfelt invitation initiated this unforgettable experience. […]

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History Fort Lauderdale Presents a FREE Community Screening of the New Documentary “She Had a Dream: Eula Johnson’s Fight to Desegregate Broward County” at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center on March 30 at 5:30 p.m.

March 17, 2022 Carma Henry 0

    History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years as a proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present a community screening of the new documentary film, “She Had a Dream: Eula Johnson’s Fight to Desegregate Broward County.” The film was locally directed and edited by Janay Joseph, NSU intern and Tara Chadwick, History Fort Lauderdale’s curator of exhibitions. […]

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Trina, Yoyo, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson – Gear Up for Glitz & Girlpower 2022

March 17, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     Featuring a POWER lineup of women, confirmed attendees include Congresswoman Frederica Wilson; Kelly Price; Trina; and Yoyo. This life-changing experience will encourage an evening of networking and powerful conversation for all guests alike. The star-studded event has honored the likes of Remy Ma, Lisa Raye, Faith Evans, and Betty Wright, to name a few, in the past. Stay tuned – this year’s surprise celebrity talent and performances will be announced closer to the date. […]

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Florida Budget Could Yield FAMU its biggest take ever

March 16, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     Florida A&M University uses the mantra that ends with the emphatic phrase Strike! Strike! And Strike again! That’s exactly what five FAMU graduates did in ensuring that the historically Black university was funded to the highest level through the Florida Legislature in history. The “FAMU Five” used an alignment strategy both in the Democratic party and allies outside of the party to ensure a take of over $60.3 million dollars above the school’s annual operating expenditures for infrastructure, capital projects, and student enhancement initiatives. […]

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Caribbean Museum and Professional Network Present a Women’s History Month Celebration on March 20

March 16, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Island SPACE Caribbean Museum in partnership with Caribbean Professional Network will present a free Women’s History Month Celebration, taking place at the museum located at 8000 West Broward Blvd #1422 in Broward County Mall on March 20th at 2:30pm. Among other activities, the event will feature educational and cultural performances by local artists, including Positivity Pays, a community-based organization that works with children and families in the areas of basic literacy, media literacy and financial literacy. […]