Southern University alumna and former LSU chair Ruth Ray Jackson, Ph.D., has been named the 17th President of Langston University, Oklahoma’s only HBCU.
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Next Level Wealth Conference: The Delta Education and Life Development Foundation partnered with the Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Women of…
The National Negro Business League (NNBL), was the brainchild of Booker T. Washington. It was founded in 1900, with the mission statement, “Black America should improve itself from within to earn White America’s acceptance…” The NNBL promotes Black-owned businesses as the key to economic advancement. The league, which predated the United States Chamber of Commerce by 12 years, was formally incorporated in 1901 in New York, and successfully established hundreds of chapters across the United States. In 1966, the National Negro Business League was reincorporated in Washington, D.C. and renamed the National Business League.
South Florida political leader, Senator Shevrin “Shev” Jones, has secured the position of Chair of the Miami-Dade County Democratic Party’s executive committee. Senator Jones, currently representing District 34 in the Florida State Senate, emerged as the front-runner following his recent candidacy announcement.
Accepting the accolade, Garrett Modkins expressed her elation, declaring, “To receive the Dexter Foster Small Business of the Year Award is both exhilarating and deeply honoring.
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Tyler Perry Studios and New York Times bestselling author DeVon Franklin are teaming up to produce faith-based films for Netflix. The multi-year, multi-picture deal will also include scripted and non-scripted series on the streaming service.
West Orange High School senior Jewel Helmuth, an outstanding student-athlete, has signed with Edward Waters University in Jacksonville. The Winter Garden, Florida native should make EWU an immediate SIAC championship contender in volleyball. She is competitive, driven, and highly intelligent, characteristics associated with success and winning. Jewel is a consummate team player, who leads by exemplary performance on the court. A natural, enthusiastic leader, Jewel’s impact on team chemistry and unity will be readily discerned, demonstrated, and appreciated by her coaches and teammates.
Since its program’s turnaround, FAMU, a Football Championship Subdivision program, has been a landing spot for players on the higher Division I level looking for new homes for a fresh start and more playing time.
The Florida Panthers are on the verge of going to the Stanley Cup finals for the second consecutive year, having taken a commanding 3-1 series lead against the formidable Boston Bruins. Ironically, the Panthers lost 4 regular season games against the Bruins but have turned the tide on their Eastern Conference nemesis, having won 3 in a row, the most recent 2 in Boston. Now the Panthers are primed to complete the deal at home at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. The odds are against the Bruins who sport an 0-25 record historically when trailing in a series 3-1. Led by Mathew Tcachuk, Bob Borbrobsky, Sam Bennett and Ivan Rodriguez, the Panthers have been playing inspired, physical hockey which bodes well in their quest for a Stanley Cup title. Keep your eyes on this exciting contingent of Panthers. They may just surprise you.