Obituaries
McWhite’s Funeral Home Services
DUNMORE Funeral services for the late Alonzo “Poppy” Dunmore – 25 were held May 27th at Jay Ministries. FORD Funeral services for the late Mitchell B. Ford – 52 were held May 27th at McWhite’s […]
Month: May 2023
Obituaries
Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home Services
FERRELL Funeral services for the late Shuwanda Ree Davis-Ferrell – 52 were held May 27th at First Baptist Church Piney Grove with Rev. Lawson J. Boddie officiating. JOHNSON Funeral services for […]
Religion
Alicia Lee Scott, Granddaughter of Atlanta Daily World Founder, Passes
Alicia Lee Scott, granddaughter of ADW founder W. A. Scott ll, passed away on May 11, 2023. […]
Entertainment
Bill Lee, Jazz Composer And Spike Lee’s Father, Dies At 94
Losing a parent is never an easy thing to deal with, and unfortunately, famed movie director Spike Lee is currently understanding that feeling immensely following the death of his dad, Bill Lee. […]
National News
NAACP Chair Says He Hopes Florida Travel Advisory Leads to Smart Voting
Russell asserted that the advisory serves as a method to mobilize voters who are subjected to and tired of the anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion movement in the Sunshine State. […]
National News
Study Finds Over One Quarter of US Homeowners Struggle with Housing Costs
The study utilized data from the U.S. Census Bureau, analyzing monthly housing costs and median household income in the 170 most populated cities nationwide. […]
Health
The 8th Annual Behavioral Health Conference: The Power Of Prevention Hosts More Than 600 Behavioral Health Professionals During A Two-Day Conference
More than 600 of Broward’s behavioral health professionals came together during the two-day conference to learn from thought leaders in behavioral health, network with industry peers, and discuss issues related to research, policy and practice. […]
Health
Broward Health testimonial: What a Difference a Year Makes!
As a medical assistant in a Broward Health Physician Group pediatrician’s office, Jaimee Joseph helps keep children in our community healthy. […]
National News
Exclusive: Andrew Young Speaks Out on Atlanta Child Murders Case: ‘I Knew Wayne Williams’
The killings began in 1979, just two years after the infamous Son of Sam murders in New York had commanded the nation’s attention. In the end, 29 victims, including 22 children, had been killed. Two victims were girls, six were adult men, and 21 were boys. All of them were Black, nearly all were from low-income families, and each was beaten and strangled. […]
Business
IRS Free Tax Filing Service Could Further Harm Black, Low-Income Taxpayers
The IRS is exploring a direct e-file system for tax returns. However, some believe the system would bring undue harm to historically marginalized communities – including Black and low-income taxpayers – based on recent reports concerning IRS enforcement actions. […]