Author: Carma Henry

    Educator and author LaTanya Brooks is on a mission to inspire young girls to follow their dreams in STEM and beyond. In her most recent books, children and adults alike are encouraged to have fun by coloring while also learning about influential women throughout history. Ms. Brooks puts a poem next to each page about an influential woman in history and what they’ve done for not just women everywhere, but society as a whole. 

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     According to Terri Bradford, who researched Black crypto ownership for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, cryptocurrency has gained popularity among African American consumers due to historical context and forward-looking views of young customers.

     The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County (AAABC), a nonprofit organization serving older Broward residents, helps guide applicants through the SNAP application process by phone, serving as a critical resource for seniors and others struggling to cover the rising costs of groceries. 

     If they are elected, Maryland would be the first state to have two Black statewide officials. Wes Moore has caught lightning in a bottle. He has run ads that have been narrated by Oprah Winfrey and has captured the excitement of the moment in Maryland.

      A federal judge has ordered that a lawsuit brought by two Georgia men against their fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, can go forward. The next phase includes discovery and depositions ahead of a jury trial.

The Broward County Supervisor of Elections office (SOE) would like to inform all Spanish-speaking voters that we are aware of concerns regarding potential errors in the Spanish translation of the Broward County School Board Ballot Question in the August Primary Election.

Early Voting for the August 23rd Primary Election begins this Saturday, August 13th. Voters who were registered to vote by July 25, 2022, are eligible to vote early. The following are helpful reminders on how to be prepared for Early Voting:

     Tarver was hired to lead the Fisk gymnastics program in March and holds a highly impressive resume. A former U.S. National Team member, she was the first Black gymnast ever at the University of Georgia. Tarver also was a member of Georgia’s first two NCAA national championship teams, becoming an NCAA champion in the All Around and Floor Exercise in 1989. She’s also the first Black gymnast to win the NCAA All-Around competition.

In the month of August, a new school year gets underway for thousands of students in South Florida. While the summer offers more time to take care of your oral health, the mad rush of the start of the school year can make anyone lose track of their kid’s oral care routine. “At Sabal Palm Dental, we want to make sure everyone maintains a healthy and bright smile throughout the school year,” said Dr. Kyle Phanord. “A dental visit before school starts is key to fighting diseases such as cavities; prevention and early detection helps to avoid pain and school absences,” added Dr. Kevin Phanord.