Local News
On CNN, Mayor Gillum Discusses Arrest of Florida Suspect Connected to Pipe Bombs
A recent CNN interview, Mayor Gillum discussed the arrest of the suspect who sent bombs to Democratic leaders across the country: […]
Month: November 2018
Local News
Sixth Annual South Florida Youth Summit Impacts Over 1,000 Youth
MIAMI, FL — “Who lead? I lead!” was the call and response over 1,000 students chanted with speakers and organizers during the 6th Annual South Florida Youth Summit (SFYS) weekend, held October 18-20. Presented by L.E.A.D Nation in partnership with the Knight Foundation, the summit impacted students from across Dade and Broward counties representing schools like The SEED School, Miami Norland, Miramar High and others. […]
Local News
BCPS Receives Three Grants to Support School Safety Under the STOP School Violence Act
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to receive three recent grant awards from the U.S. Department of Justice. The combined total of the three grants is more than $1.3 million to support school-safety related programs across BCPS. The grants are authorized by the STOP School Violence Act and are intended to improve school security by reducing exposure to risks, preventing actions of violence, and recognizing and responding to violent acts. […]
Local News
Fashion Show Charitable Fundraiser set to dazzle in Fort Lauderdale
Join the Fort Lauderdale (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated for its spectacular fashion show fundraiser, Spotlighting Links to Couture: A Journey Through the Diaspora at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 6 p.m. The runway event, produced by Ankara Miami, Inc. – creators of Florida’s Premier Fashion Week – will feature exquisite fashion and accessories for men and women from talented designers and couture boutiques, including 426 Calm Street, Adjanie, Britaché by Bri, Deborah Rose Designs, Wamuiru Couture and Ankara Delights Boutique. General admission will begin at 5:30 p.m. for a variety of pop-up shopping experiences. […]
Opinions
Sand vs Dirt
Sand vs Dirt […]
Local News
CFUL to lead Peace Walk to the Polls this Saturday
With the goal of encouraging Pine Hills residents to take an active role in their community and the democratic process, the P.O.W.E.R. Movement will be leading a Peace Walk to the Polls on Saturday, November 3, 2018 starting at 9 a.m. […]
Local News
Hanley Foundation partners with Broward County School District for 2018 Teen Summit on diversity, prevention and intervention, peer counseling
More than 260 students from 40 middle and high schools throughout Broward County attended the 2018 Teen Summit, held at Pompano Beach High School and organized by Kimberly Young-Oliveras, Peer Counseling, Character Education & Prevention Liaison Coordinator for DPI. The students who attended are participants in their schools’ Diversity, Prevention & Intervention and Peer Counseling programs. […]
Advice
Early voting numbers signal big turnout for midterms as Voter Suppression looms
According to the New York Times, “vote totals have increased almost 200 percent at the same point since the last gubernatorial election.” Typically high turnout favors the Democratic Party. […]
National News
Clark Atlanta University receives $100,000 gift towards the Dr. Moses C. Norman, Sr. Endowment Fund
The Beta Psi 1923 Foundation is excited to announce the donation of $100,000 to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) to establish the Dr. Moses C. Norman, Sr. Endowment Fund. Foundation Chairman, Bro. Bill Diggs and board members made the formal presentation to CAU President Dr. Ronald A. Johnson during halftime of the university’s 2018 home-coming football game at Panther Stadium as thousands of CAU students, faculty, and alumni witnessed this joyous occasion. […]
National Sports
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program — awards of up to $30K (over four years)
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholarship program addresses the financial needs of college students and provides extensive, hands-on mentoring and support services. Once chosen from a national, selective application process, Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars receive a generous four-year grant to attend the undergraduate school of their choice and enroll in JRF’s celebrated “42 Strategies for Success Curriculum”. […]