The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month, an observance that highlights the importance of knowing the risk factors and symptoms of stroke.
Month: May 2024
The American Israel Education Foundation (“AIEF”) is the charitable organization affiliated with AIPAC, America’s pro-Israel lobby, created in 1988. As a member of an African American leaders group selected to participate in one of their annual educational programs.
A procession of police cruisers with their lights flashing followed an ambulance through Charlotte, North Carolina, late on Monday, as the emergency vehicle carried the body of one of the four law enforcement officials killed earlier in the day.
Jumping out of the pan into the fire
Following a deadline set by Columbia University, students occupying an encampment on campus were required to vacate the premises. The encampment, initially established as a protest against the university’s investments and policies, had been a focal point of activism for weeks. However, the university administration deemed it necessary to enforce the deadline, citing safety concerns and the need to restore normalcy to campus operations. As the deadline passed, some students chose to comply and dismantle the encampment, while others remained defiant, vowing to continue their protest. Tensions between the administration and student activists escalated in the days leading up to the deadline, with both sides entrenched in their positions.
For the third consecutive year, Parkridge Elementary in Deerfield, partnered with community leaders and stakeholders to sponsor a literacy program centered around reading, perhaps the most important, significant and impactful element in early childhood education. “Real Men Read “ is a collaborative initiative promulgated by the visionary, astute leadership of Parkridge Elementary principal , Mrs. Samantha Whitehead, her administrative staff and the devoted, dedicated Parkridge teachers.
Congratulations to the students of Dillard High School on their acceptances to Florida Memorial University (FMU)! That’s a great achievement! It sounds like the juniors and seniors had a successful takeover event at FMU, with 31 students receiving acceptance letters. Dillard High School and Broward County Public Schools must be proud of their students’ accomplishments
Some Black people all over the world are afraid to stand up, afraid to speak out, afraid to fight for freedom, afraid to fight for righteousness, and afraid to fight the fights that need to be fought.
With a rich history and significance in Fort Lauderdale, it was wonderful to see the community coming together to celebrate the museum’s centennial milestone. The proclamation of Old Dillard Museum Days is a great way to honor its importance as a landmark and its contribution to the education and empowerment of black children in the area. The event received support from local leaders like Commissioner Beasley-Pittman with the involvement of the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation and Broward County Government. Let’s keep celebrating and preserving this valuable piece of history!