Author: Carma Henry

     At the tender age of seven, Lynette Shaw tried to play hooky from school. She had tried to convince her uncle not to take her to school, but he had dutifully deposited her on the school steps. He drove off not realizing she was still intent on skipping school. As she slipped out the school yard that morning, she was intercepted and dragged off by a group of boys who tied her up, abused her and left her for dead. She managed to escape and made it home. She got in bed and pulled the covers up, hiding the evidence of the abuse from her mother.

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     A longtime member of the NAACP, he worked with the branches in Miami-Dade and Daytona Beach/Volusia County. He served on the executive committee of the local NAACP for more than 20 years.

Holy Cross Health has named Lauderhill resident Janet Clarke as Colleague of the Year. Clarke is part of the non-profit hospital’s environmental services housekeeping team.

With high temperatures stretching long past the official end of summer in Florida, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) debuts a new, free resource to help families be energy efficient. The FPL House of Savings is an innovative, interactive tool that uses augmented reality to help customers learn how to save on their monthly energy bill. Customers can enter the House of Savings at www.FPL.com/TakeControl.

      Former first lady Michelle Obama is bringing her wisdom and light to six cities for the promotion of her new novel. According to NBC, the Chicago native is kicking off a book tour for “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times” in November.

     Derrica and Natalie started the nonprofit Black and Missing Foundation in 2008 with a mission to bring awareness to missing persons of color and to provide vital resources and tools to missing person’s families and friends.

One of the Association’s fundraising events that is dedicated to supporting the needs of people with sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait is its annual walk. The Sickle Cell Walk brings together people with sickle cell along with the parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, relatives, and providers in a network of friendship and support. Funds raised help fuel innovative research, advocacy, and critical educational programs and services. Together, we are creating a world where all people with sickle cell can reach their full potential. SCDABC would like to thank The City Commission of North Lauderdale, the City Manager, and the wonderful staff for sponsoring the Walk 4 Sickle Cell on September 24, 2022, at the beautiful Hampton Pines Park.

     Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County, which ignites the power and promise of youth by creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships, stepped right up to join forces with the Broward affiliate of Take Stock in Children to provide scholarship opportunities for the youth in the program. Take Stock is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty for low-income, academically qualified students by providing opportunities for a post-secondary education.

     Whether it’s bringing attention to Hollywood’s lack of diversity or leading efforts to increase Black voter turnout, New Orleans-bred actor Anthony Mackie has often used his platform to effect change. His latest community-driven project was centered on empowering residents in his hometown. The “Captain America” star led home repair efforts in NOLA for families still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, NOLA reported.