Author: Carma Henry

The Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the Links Incorporated resumed its year-round Signature White Rose Program and Scholarship on Sunday, July 10, 2022 @ 4 p.m. via zoom. The White Rose Program is a community based initiative designed to give much needed information in the areas of History, HBCUs, Geography, Finances and Health as well as to allow discussion on the many issues facing our communities today

Denny’s has partnered with Health in the Hood to introduce healthier food choices and address food insecurity in underserved communities. Along with education, ending childhood hunger is a major initiative for Denny’s.

Bible Trivia Biblical enthusiasts should have a basic knowledge of ‘familiar phrases and where they’re found in the Bible. Today’s questions will Test your knowledge. …

     The unveiling will take place on the north end of the Coleman Library building on the Tallahassee campus, home of the original law school, which operated from 1951 until 1968. Among the graduates of the original law school are former judges, a former U.S. congressman, a former Florida Secretary of State, a former state senator, and other public servants.

– Recently, President Joe Biden announced that he will cancel between $10,000 – $20,000 in federal student loan debt for many borrowers.   In addition, President Biden’s announced “Student Debt Relief” program will extend the current federal student loan payment pause through December 31, 2022 and make the student loan re-payment system more manageable for current and future borrowers.

     The partnership is part of Old Navy’s Project WE initiative. Launched in 2021, the project was cultivated to “imagine a more inclusive world” through art and fashion by giving underrepresented artistic innovators a space to share their work. The Fifteen Percent Pledge—which was founded by fashion designer Aurora James in 2020 to urge retailers to dedicate at least 15 percent of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses—and Old Navy will work with artists to develop graphic tees that visually capture their perspectives on the current state of society and their hopes for the world.   

     While Liberians prepare to commemorate the adoption of the nation’s flag on August 24, young people will take to the streets of Monrovia to demand that Liberian President George Weah, and other politicians, take the steps to significantly improve the quality of life in the small West African country.

It is with profound sadness that the Miami Dolphins announce the passing of Jason Jenkins, Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs. He died suddenly on Saturday, August 27, 2022, leaving be-hind his wife, Elizabeth, and three beautiful children, an organization of people who are mourning his passing and a South Florida community which will forever bear his impact.

     Little Erica was only a few steps away. She watched in horror as the man’s body hit the floor. The sound of the gunshot continued to reverberate through her ten-year-old body. She grabbed her head and ducked down to the floor to hide as the sound exploded in her eardrums.

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