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HBCU band unfairly scorned for accepting Trump inauguration invite
HBCU band unfairly scorned for accepting Trump inauguration invite […]
Month: January 2025
National News
NAACP Urges Biden To Deliver On ‘Critical Promises’ Before Leaving Office
NAACP President Derrick Johnson is urging President Joe Biden to deliver on “critical promises” before the end of his administration. […]
Local News
Florida – Jamaican-Born Nesta Leeloo, 108 Years Old, Second Oldest in US
Oliver Mair, Jamaican Consul General, lauded Nesta Leeloo, who celebrated her 108th birthday on January 6, 2025, as a brilliant example of love, family values, and perseverance.
Born in Mandeville, Jamaica, and lovingly referred to as “Mama,” Leeloo immigrated to the US following her marriage. In the United States, she is the second-oldest living individual.
At 114 years old, Naomi Whitehead is the oldest person living in America. She currently lives in Greenville, Pennsylvania, but was born on September 26, 1910, in Georgia. […]
Local News
German Coast Uprising – 1811
The German Coast Uprising, also known as “Andry’s Rebellion”, was the largest revolt of Black slaves in the United States. The land was initially settled by Germans, and dubbed “The German Coast. It began on Manual Andry’s plantation, near New Orleans. The leader was Charles Deslondes, a slave who worked as a driver (overseer) on a plantation. The blog evergreen plantation.org described a “Planter,” as usually a White man but sometimes a promoted slave hand. Charles, a mulatto enslaved by Manuel Andry, was a Haitian inspired by the Haitian Revolution of 1791. […]
Local News
Florida A&M University Students Express Concerns Over Impacted Race Education Amid Legislative Changes
The students at FAMU, aware of the potential implications of the new law, are expressing apprehensions about how it might impact the teaching of topics related to race and American history. The concerns are rooted in the fear that political constraints could interfere with the university’s core mission of providing a comprehensive education, especially in areas vital to the understanding of African American experiences. […]
National News
Congressman Maxwell Frost, Florida Congressional Democrats Release Statement on Gov. DeSantis Denying Food Assistance to Vulnerable Children
Recently, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Florida Congressional Democrats released the following statement after Governor Ron DeSantis opted out of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT, or “Sun Bucks”) summer grocery benefit program for the second consecutive year. The program provides parents of school-aged children assistance buying groceries during the summer, when school-provided and reduced-cost meals are less available. […]
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Howard University Cinema Legends Honored with NAACP Image Nominations
Both actresses graduated from what is now Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts and say Howard inspired the positive representation of Black women they bring to their roles. The NAACP Image Awards’ mission to honor outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts, entertainment, and culture. […]
Local News
Honoring the Legacy of Command Sergeant Major Clyde Mitchell, Jr.
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Clyde Mitchell, Jr., a decorated U.S. Army veteran and influential community leader, has been recognized with a custom trading card by Positivity Pays. This tribute celebrates his extraordinary military career, his dedication to community service, and his enduring legacy as a role model. His remarkable journey is also highlighted in the acclaimed book, 100 Sergeants Major of Color: Black Americans Who Paved the Way for Others to Follow, which honors military leaders of color who have broken barriers and inspired future generations. […]
Local News
“40 For 40 Art Experience” Transforms Lives at Ali Cultural Arts Center
The recent “40 for 40 Art Experience” at Pompano Beach’s Ali Cultural Arts Center successfully brought together art, wellness, and community engagement in a groundbreaking two-hour program. With support from the Community Foundation of Broward, 40 students from the Broward community participated in this innovative three-part experience combining wellness activities, outdoor art creation, and personal expression. […]
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Nunnie on the Sideline
Nunnie on the Sideline […]