A Georgia police department is facing backlash after photos surfaced on social media of a Black man’s image being used for target practice.
Month: June 2023
According to the study, which was conducted by philanthropy research nonprofit Candid and the Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE), HBCUs were given “178 times less funding from foundations” than Ivy League schools in 2019, per BET. Nearly 100 HBCUs only received a total of $45 million, while eight Ivy League schools received $5.5 billion from the nation’s 1,000 largest foundations.
State Senator Rosalind Osgood (D-Tamarac) and State Representative Lisa Dunkley (D-Sunrise) will host a post-session town hall meeting, inviting constituents to discuss and address important issues from the 2023 Florida Legislative Session. This event will provide an opportunity for residents, local elected officials, and community members to voice their concerns, ask questions, and contribute to an open dialogue regarding legislative priorities.
The Health Foundation of South Florida announced more than $2 million in funding for two initiatives aimed at addressing Black maternal health inequities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties and a community-based peacemaker program in Liberty City and Overtown. The grants were unveiled at the second annual Black Health Summit, which took place earlier this month at Florida Memorial University and drew more than three hundred healthcare, education, philanthropy, and community leaders to discuss the current state of Black health in South Florida.
The Florida Department of Health (Department) is issuing a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory following four confirmed and recovered local cases of malaria in Sarasota County. All individuals have been treated and have recovered. Malaria is transmitted through infected mosquitoes. Residents throughout the state should take precautions by applying bug spray, avoiding areas with high mosquito populations, and wearing long pants and shirts when possible – especially during sunrise and sunset when mosquitos are most active.
BATEAU Funeral services for the late Paul Antoine Banes Bateau – 90 were held June 24th at Jubilee of Praise Church with Bronze Anozar officiating. GADSON…
KNOX Funeral services for the late Ethelee Knox – 80 were held June 24th at The Calvary Baptist Church. MCLEAN Funeral services for the late Inez…
DUKES Funeral services for the late Mae Francis Mattair Dukes – 78 were held June 24th at First Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. G. Bernard…
Florida A&M University alumna and environmental scientist Natasha D. White, Ph.D., will receive the Professional Achievement in Government award at the Women of Color STEM DTX Conference in Detroit this fall. The award recognizes significant minority achievement and excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Victor Harvey, founder of Victor George Spirits, presented a $10,000 donation to representatives from the Fort Mose’ Historical Society in St. Augustine on Friday, June 23. Former NFL player Oronde Gadsden, a Charleston South Carolina native joined Harvey for the presentation to share his insights. Additional attendees at the ceremony and celebration included Fort Mose Historical Society President Charles Ellis and Vice President Sedrick Lee, St. Augustine Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline, and State Park Manager Michael Watkins.