Religion

A MESSAGE FROM THE FAMILY

“Bold, Brilliant, and Beautiful” are words that rightfully describe the personality and life journey of Ernestine Ma’at Ray. Fueled by her intrigue about her African roots and childhood labels that she fought to dispel, Ernestine traveled to multiple countries on the continent of Africa, 44 countries globally, and worked in 33. […]

Local News

Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee Hosts Impactful and Powerful Second Annual District 9 Senior Prom: A Night to Remember

Miami-Dade County Commissioner (District 9) Kionne L. McGhee proudly hosted the second annual District 9 Senior Prom: A Night to Remember, celebrating the vibrant senior community in Miami-Dade County. Held at Joe and Ingrid Demps Park in Goulds, Florida, the sold-out event welcomed over 400 enthusiastic participants, offering them an evening of networking, dancing, and fine dining. […]

Local News

Miami’s Eviction Prevention Program Faces Funding Cut

       The program is crucial in addressing the ongoing housing crisis in Miami-Dade, where over 5,115 evictions have been filed between 2020 and 2023. Currently, there are over 9,000 pending evictions in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. The county has spent 80% of its allocation, exceeding federal requirements, and will seek additional funding to address the skyrocketing rental rates. […]

National News

PRESS ROOM: Biden-Harris Campaign 2024 Commits $1.5 Million Advertising Buy with the Black Press of America

       Baltimore, MD, June 22, 2024:   The Biden-Harris Campaign announced an immediate commitment to a $1.5 Million advertising-buy with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) representing the Black Press of America across the United States.  The Biden-Harris Campaign also helped to sponsor the NNPA’s 2024 Annual National Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, June 19-22, 2024. […]

National News

100TH BITHDAY CELEBRATION

     At age 13, Thomas worked at a sawmill company in Abbeville, GA. Several years later he was drafted into the US. Army at age 18 in 1943. He also completed his education while in the army. Thomas fought in World War II in the 784th Battalion as a PFC. His main job was the Ammunition Handler on a half-track. Thomas received an Honorable discharge on April 8, 1946. Later he married Valley Brown in 1948, and they moved into their new home in Durrs at 957 Northwest  16th Terrace. Thomas and his wife lived in this beautiful community until her untimely death in 1964. […]