There is data that shows that the Democratic candidate for president over the last five presidential elections since 2000 has averaged 90% of the Black vote with an average of only 8% for the GOP candidate. In addition, the overwhelming concern of most Black voters continues to be race and racism with a particular aversion to the reprehensible and duplicitous Trump who has shown repeatedly that he is an instigator of racial hate. Any relationship he has with Black voters has been deceptive and disingenuous.
Month: May 2024
    The state Agency for Health Care Administration published two rules that apply to hospitals and abortion clinics. The rules came a day after the six-week law took effect, significantly restricting abortion access in the state.
Godwinâs departure, a surprising turn of events, comes on the heels of Disneyâs recent appointment of a veteran executive to oversee ABC News, a move that effectively diminished her authority within the organization. Despite having recently extended her contract, Godwinâs exit raised urgent questions about the representation of Black leaders in television news.
âWe are determined to close the FAFSA completion gap,â declared U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten.
Some Florida state universities have ramped up security and issued advisories for graduation ceremonies, amid an already heightened police presence on campuses because of a wave of student protests.
Broward County Library Regional Manager Dr. Tameka Hobbs has been named a 2024 “Mover & Shaker” by Library Journal, one of 50 library professionals nationwide selected for this honor. This annual award recognizes emerging leaders who are moving libraries forward for the next generation.
 Broward County Emergency Food Pantries. Please see below for a list of the Emergency Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens available in Broward County.
National Nurses Week, observed from May 6 to May 12, is a time designated by the American Nurses Association to honor the vital role nurses play in providing quality patient care and promoting community health. The Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) proudly joins the American Nurses Association and the numerous healthcare organizations across the country in honoring the tireless efforts and dedication of nurses.
    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) failed to meet its own deadline for banning formaldehyde in hair-straightening products, raising concerns about the agencyâs commitment to protecting public health. The proposed ban, which was slated to take effect in April, has yet to be implemented, leaving many questioning the FDAâs inaction.
    The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released updated guidance today recommending that women get a mammogram at least every other year beginning at age 40 and continuing until at least age 74.1