These days it seems like there has been a death of expertise. On social media, virtually everyone is claiming to be an expert. Where does that leave our trust in actual solid, provable, documented information?
Month: September 2024
OIC of South Florida’s 2024 Middle Class Summit, is a two-day, mission-centric event dedicated to addressing the challenges facing the middle class and those aspiring to enter it. By convening a diverse group of powerful voices including workforce, housing, health care and economic development professionals, policymakers, educators, employers and community stakeholders, the Middle Class Summit strives to drive progress toward removing or abating obstacles that threaten the realization of America’s thriving middle class.
On September 11, TD Bank, the nation’s 10th largest commercial bank with 1,200 branches and 2,600 ATMs in 15 states and the District of Columbia was ordered for the second time by CFPB to pay restitution to thousands of consumers for illegally tarnishing credit reports of tens of thousands consumers. It repeatedly provided consumer credit bureaus with inaccurate information on its customers about personal bankruptcies and credit card delinquencies. It also failed to properly investigate and resolve customer disputes linked to the faulty information. Given the widespread use of credit reports, the bank’s actions threatened customers’ ability to get a loan, job, or housing.
In 2009, Dewayne Charleston was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer. Now, he is teaming up with his church to help Black men avoid the same fate.
Melvin Stukes, the former Baltimore City Councilman and member of the Maryland House of Delegates died peacefully at his home in Pikesville on Saturday, September 21. Stukes was 76 years-old.
In 2026, a new memorial to the 12.5 million enslaved people transported to the Americas and Europe – and their descendants – will be unveiled on West India Quay in London’s Docklands.
Dr. Woodson received a bachelor’s degree in 1903 from Berea College in Kentucky. At the University of Chicago, he received a second bachelor’s and a master’s degree in 1908. He earned a Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1912—the second Black man, after W.E.B. Du Bois, to do so. From 1903 to 1907, when he was 28 years old, Woodson worked as a teacher in the Philippines. The last year he spent traveling around the world. The Chicago Southsider noted he said, “Don’t be afraid to change your environment.” Dr Woodson was Webster’s definition of an erudite scholar.
ARLCC is proud to announce the institution of an annual lecture in honor of the legacy of cultural anthropologist, Africanist, university president, and Fort Lauderdale native, Dr. Niara Sudarkasa.
The Carlton B. Moore Friends & Family Day, taking place from 3 to 8 p.m., will feature a lively lineup of music, games, and activities. Miami Brown, a popular funk and R&B band, and South Florida comedian Chicken George are among the headline entertainers.
“I often say that Corrections chose me,” Retired Colonel Benjamin reflects, “I didn’t grow up thinking I was going to be a Corrections Officer. I thought I was going to be an attorney. But I started as a Communications Dispatcher because, to be honest, I was a single mother, and I needed a job. But God already knew the master plan.” She adds.