Health

Five Things People of Color Should Know About Skin Cancer

A common misconception about skin cancer is that, because their skin contains a higher amount of melanin, African Americans and people with darker skin don’t have to worry about exposure to the sun’s radiation. While it is true that skin cancer is far less prevalent in dark-skinned populations, experts say any-body can be at risk for the dis-ease. […]

Entertainment

Frankie “Red Wordz”: Welcome to R.A.P.’S First Studio Produced Album

     My first Studio Album is a collection of Popular Red Wordz Poems and 1-Take Booth Freestyles to intricate beats and sounds ranging from acoustic guitar, to flutes, to more traditional Hip-Hop beats; produced by Broward-Native Producer and Sound Engineer Carl Marzouca. The project was inspired by the merge of 2 art forms: lyrics over music, that birthed the Father of Hip-Hop known as “Rap”- Rhythm And Poetry. […]

Local News

Rep. Wilson Presents Check for Body-Worn Cameras to Hollywood City Commission

Recently, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) presented a check for $1.7 million dollars to the Hollywood City Commission for body-worn cameras intended for the Hollywood Police Department. The funding for body-worn cameras is an effort to increase the transparency and accountability of local law enforcement that will help build trust and understanding within the City of Hollywood community. […]

Local News

Democratic Black Caucus of Florida Denounces Supreme Court  4 to 1 Ruling, Which Declined to Imposed a Stay on DeSantis -Backed Redistricting Map

   Trevor Mallory, President of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida(DBCF) and its 28 local chapters vehemently disapproved of the recent Florida Supreme Court decision virtually upholding Governor Ron DeSantis’ redistricting map Friday, June 3, 2022.   
The conservative court’s decision with justices ruling 4 to 1 stated:  “At this time, this Court does not have the jurisdiction over this matter.” […]