Feature

Black Buying Power In The Pandemic: How Holiday Spending Is Expected To Change

     Black Friday officially kicked off the 2020 holiday shopping season, but the coronavirus pandemic has affected consumers’ spending habits considerably in myriad ways. Black consumers, in particular, have not been exempt from that truth, throwing into question their reliably formidable buying power at a time when businesses need as much patronage as they can get. […]

Local News

Publix Teams up with 100 Black Men of South Florida to Alleviate Hunger this Holiday Season

        The need for food assistance continues to reach unprecedented levels in this country due to the coronavirus pandemic – with more than two million people in Florida alone struggling with hunger (source: Feeding America). During Thanksgiving, Publix and 100 Black Men of South Florida acted locally donating 2,020 Thanksgiving meals to people in need across South Florida during these difficult times. […]

National News

Whip Clyburn Statement on Re-Election to Leadership Post

     “It is a true honor for me to serve the House Democratic Caucus again in this capacity for the 117th Congress. I am humbled by the support of my colleagues, and for my nomination by Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and seconds by Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Congresswoman-elect Kathy Manning (D-NC), Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL) and Congressman G.K. Butterfield (D-NC).  […]

Advice

Choosing Safe Toys

     Manufacturers follow guidelines and label most new toys for specific age groups. But the most important thing a parent can do — especially when it comes to younger children — is to supervise play. […]

Local News

HBCUs spread holiday cheer

Although Covid has taken over many households, it will not take our faith. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) came together this past Sunday to spread holiday cheer! God says, give and be merry and that is exactly what we did. We took charge and gave out over 700 boxes of food which included dairy, fruit, poultry, and gift cards for turkeys! Thanks to partnerships with the Broward County HBCU Consortium, Feeding South Florida, South Florida Porsche Club, Good Image Incorporated, and Parks and Recreation of Fort Lauderdale for the opportunity to go forth and serve! […]

Opinions

The People Must Stand Up and Fight Back Against Trump Stealing the Election!

       Now is the time for the people to stand up and fight back. Over the summer, we witnessed a historic rebellion that created the conditions that led to Trump’s defeat. Thousands have taken to the streets to defend the election results, and we must remain in the streets to stop Trump from stealing the presidency. The nation that has orchestrated dozens of coups overseas in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia is now witnessing Trump and his cronies’ attempting a coup here at home. We must follow the example of the people and national liberation movements like that in Bolivia who have defeated coups by mass demonstrations. […]

Opinions

Time for a Losers’ Presidential Intervention

     Imagine an intervention of presidential losers in the Oval office—sitting in an oval—offering a wake-up call to the newest member of the losers’ club. Led by Jimmy Carter, who lost to Ronald Reagan in 1980, members include: Walter Mondale, (Mr. Reagan, 1984); Michael Dukakis, (George H.W. Bush, 1988); Bob Dole, (Bill Clinton, 1996); Al Gore* (George W. Bush, 2000); John Kerry, (Mr. Bush, 2004); Mitt Romney, (Barack Obama, 2012); and Hilary Clinton, (Mr. Trump, 2016). Cindy McCain might represent her late husband John to increase gender diversity, (Mr. Obama, 2008). […]