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Dear Mays High Alumnus

April 3, 2019 Carma Henry 0

I just released my newest book with Authorhouse. The book ls comprised of “Three Amazing Stories”: […]

This Isn’t Your Grandparent’s Election

April 3, 2019 Carma Henry 0

This Isn’t Your Grandparent’s Election […]

Ashanti Cultural Arts celebrates 29 years

April 3, 2019 Carma Henry 0

For 29 years, Ashanti Cultural Arts and Enrichment has pro-vided a variety of programs to enrich lives through instruction in dance, music, drama, theatre, and rhythmic drumming throughout South Florida. Linda Jones, founder, was recently awarded a Proclamation from the City of Pompano Beach, recognizing the 29th anniversary, and the accomplishments of Ashanti Cultural Arts. Jones, a resident of Pompano Beach, says, “I am proud of the success of the program, but more importantly I am proud of what the students do and achieve individually and as a group.” […]

FAMU Alumnus Otis Kirksey Named to American Diabetes Association® 2019 National Board of Directors

April 3, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) welcomed the 2019 Principal Officers and Board of Directors. Otis W. Kirksey, Pharm.D., director of Pharmacy Services at the Neighborhood Medical Center in Tallahassee, is among them. He has served for the past year on the ADA National Advocacy Committee. “The 12-member board is composed of forward-thinking medical, scientific, education and executive professionals, who will strategically lead and focus efforts to ensure the ADA continues to be synonymous with excellence.” […]

Dillard Center for the Arts Receives National Recognition

April 3, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The SupportMusic Merit Award recognizes individual schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. […]

Christopher Carter has been fishing since the age of five

April 3, 2019 Carma Henry 0

He has literally been “hooked” on fishing ever since and now, he’s a senior in high school. […]

The Unveiling of the Willie L. Bryant Exhibit and Endowed Scholarship at FAMU

April 3, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The Meek-Eaton Black Archives Museum recently held a public reception for the Willie L. Bryant, D.D.S. Exhibit and students who will benefit from his endowed scholarship. More than 80 people, including Bryant’s family and friends, Florida A&M University students, and the family of the scholarship recipients attended the event.

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STATEMENT: Andrew Gillum on Senate Committee Passage of Legislation to Gut Amendment 4

March 28, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Following the passage of legislation in a Florida Senate committee to gut the intent of the voters when they passed Amendment 4 last November, Andrew Gillum made the following statement: […]

Broward Alliance of Black School Educators (BABSE) 15th Annual S.L.I.C.E. Conference

March 28, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Accomplished Principal Casandra Robinson, as well as the Vice President of BABSE, welcomed all participants to her campus. BABSE’S 2019 SLICE Conference was planned in collaboration with the Department of Equity & Diversity and Dillard High School 6th-12th. The SLICE Acronyms are: S-Social Emotional; L-Leadership; I-Instruction & Curriculum; C-Community; E-Equity. […]

Growing the Voices of Our Future

March 28, 2019 Carma Henry 0

In a joint effort to get students involved with the Children Services Council’s 2019 Broward AWARE! Protecting OUR Children campaign: Growing the Voices of Our Future, the Westside Gazette will engage youth in a photovoice (photojournalism) project. The youth will tell their stories through the written word and through the lens of cameras they will operate as photojournalists focusing on but not limited to the Broward AWARE campaign. […]