Because of where America stands today on the ever present issue of race, the following reflections are offered from the first two paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence, signed July 4, 1776. First, the Preamble, which has much bearing on where we stand today as a nation: […]
These young ladies have blossomed since their father took office in 2008. Little Sasha was 7 and her big sister Malia 10 years old then. That had to be a daunting experience for an elementary school child. Thankfully they survived without any haunting trauma. That is because of the grounding of having two well educated parents with dignity, and aplomb. […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward needs boat captains to volunteer their boats, time, and talent to host Little Brothers and Little Sisters and their Bigs at the mentoring organization’s 42nd Annual BIG Fish Tournament presented by the Moss Foundation. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 17th at Bahia Mar Marina, 801 Seabreeze Blvd., in Fort Lauderdale. […]
BRYANT Funeral services for the Lawrence “Larry” Roosevelt Bryant – 43 were held July 2nd at James C. Boyd Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dr. Rosalind Osgood officiating. CUMMINGS Funeral services for the late Mary Lee […]
BAKER Funeral services for the Virginia Baker were held July 2nd at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. HANKERSON Funeral services for the late Annie L. Hankerson – 94 were held July 2nd at McWhite’s Funeral Home […]
EVERETT Funeral services for the late Bessie Roberts Everett – 84 were held July 2nd at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home. GADSON Funeral services for the late Fannie Mae Gadson were held July 1st […]
In this new role, Nate Looney, a Black man who grew up in Los Angeles, has been tackling the delicate task of producing guidelines on how to be more welcoming of Jews of color, even as synagogues and community centers strengthen security in the wake of recent attacks including mass shootings in Pittsburgh and Poway, California. The concern is that such boosted security increases the likelihood of racial profiling incidents affecting congregants of color. […]
Researchers conduct clinical trials to determine the safety and effectiveness of new therapies. Mayo Clinic is committed to encouraging and promoting research to develop new treatments and some of those clinical trials have led to new or improved treatments for many conditions. Mayo Clinic also recognizes the importance of not only sharing information about new advances in medicine and research with all members of the community, but also including communities in the research process as partners and advisers. […]
Baseball remains one of the least racially diverse college sports. There were fewer than two dozen Black players — and no Black head coaches or assistant coaches — among the eight teams that made it to the College World Series. […]
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