We were taught the Greeks led our globe in mathematical tasks. The accurate history is that all of the equations and algorithms for basic math operations were invented in Ishango, Africa. Another myth is that the Great Wall of China was the largest earthworks ever built by man. Guinness Book of World Records annotated, “the Walls of Benin were the world’s largest earthworks carried out prior to the mechanical era.”
Month: August 2024
The men of Lambda Alpha Alpha (“LAA”) and Sigma Delta Delta (“SDD”) Chapters of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will be conducting street cleanup of the 10th Avenue Corridor from Atlantic Avenue to Lake Ida Road and in Delray Beach, Florida on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7:30am. Also, the men will be painting and landscaping the home of Seniors residing at 219 NW 10th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444.
“Outgoing Commander Jonathan Anderson (left) of the Donald E. Parker Post 209, Dania Beach, receives certificate from Commander of the 8th District during the installation on August 18. Incoming Commander Ivie Cure delivers her acceptance address, assuming leadership of Post 209, Dania Beach.”
As we remember the 61st anniversary of the iconic I Have a Dream speech, I am grateful for the powerful legacy left by my uncle, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If he were here with us today, he would undoubtedly remind us that we are one blood, one human race. He would call upon us to learn to live together as brothers and sisters, rather than perish together as fools. His message of unity, justice, and love is as relevant now as it was when he stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963.
Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to invite the community to attend an entertaining evening dedicated to celebrating the upcoming artistic season. State of the Arts: A Look Ahead is a must-attend event, bringing together residents, artists, and cultural enthusiasts from across South Florida. The free event on September 17, 2024 begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by a presentation featuring an electrifying preview of the dynamic programming to come, with live performances, exciting announcements, and ticket giveaways. Registration is requested at www.pompanobeacharts.org.
Nunnie on the Sideline
Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) recently received a gift to help aid student-athletes in their training.
The charge was confirmed by Gregory Anchors, the chief assistant state’s attorney for Okaloosa County, who said the charge of manslaughter with a firearm carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.
Sitting in a wheelchair, Jackson soaked in the celebration Sunday night from the front of the auditorium where he had so many times urged on his followers. For more than three hours, he received a constant stream of admirers who said they had been trained and inspired by him over the decades. All the while, prominent Democrats spoke from the stage.
“Black people — especially young Black people — can make a HUGE difference in swaying election outcomes,” says Diane Robinson, educator and founder of Yard Girl Productions, which makes films about education and social change. One need look no further, she says, than to the last presidential and midterm elections: “In 2020 and 2022, Black people and young people were key to the outcomes of those elections.”