Celebrating Freedom with special guests, performers and activities BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Broward County Library (BCL) commemorates Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration honoring the official…
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Rucker Park has been a cornerstone of Black basketball history, a legendary proving ground for both amateur and professional talent. Credit Walt “Clyde” Frazier, the swag God himself, who draped himself in mink coats and fedoras, flossing before the word was even in our lexicon. Young hustlers like Pee Wee Kirkland would step out of his Rolls Royce Silver Shadow just to run the court, competing to be the flyest “Cat” in the game. Rucker Park fundamentally shaped the game’s “Swag” and culture through the lens of the Hip-Hop tidal wave.
I’ll always remember the late Charlie Rangel as the first elected New York City official to warmly embrace the concept currently proposed as an outdoor Harlem commemorative monument, Birthplace of the Big Apple, now in formulation at the Harlem Tourism Board. New York City Representatives Jerrold Nadler and Nydia Velasquez have also praised the effort.
STEM Saturday with City og Lauderhill Youth Excel at Royal Palm Elementary was a day full of discovery and excitement! Our youth dove into science, technlogy, and creativity through hands- on activities in a fun and engaging setting-smiles all around.
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Civil rights leaders and grassroots groups are set to gather in Miami Gardens for “The People’s Meetup,” a town hall led by Democratic state Sen. Shevrin Jones focused on mobilizing Black voters and advancing social justice.
The South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. honored Senator Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Florida State Senator for District 32, with the Outstanding Community Service Award. Dr. Osgood shared that it was a pleasure to speak at the inspiring Community Prayer Breakfast this past weekend, where the community came together to uplift and empower one another.
As the nation observes Mental Health Awareness Month, the Two Minute Warning Show brings viewers a timely and thought-provoking episode titled: “Mental Health and Its Impact on the Criminal Justice System – Is It Justice or Is It Just Us? “This powerful discussion, airing Thursday, May 22nd, will feature two nationally respected scholars who are helping reshape how we think about justice, mental health, and systemic inequities.
Congratulations to @MiamiDolphins legend and @miamiedison_fb alum Nat Moore, who was honored this past Wednesday with a street named after him at Miami Edison!
Florida A&M University has selected Charter telecommunications executive Marva Johnson as its 13th president, a decision that comes after weeks of controversy, emotional testimony, and deep concern from many students, supporters, alumni, and faculty.