Author: Carma Henry

      An off-duty Chicago police sergeant has been charged in an incident where he allegedly pinned down a 14-year-old boy whom he accused of trying to steal his son’s bike, according to NBC News. Sgt. Michael Vitellaro, 49, faces felony counts of official misconduct and aggravated battery.

Master Chief Petty Officer Jacelyne Augustin, a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is serving aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS The Sullivans (DDG 68).

     To help honor Coleman’s legacy, American Airlines hosted Gigi Coleman, Bessie’s great-niece, on a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Phoenix.

The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived punter Sterling Hofrichter, linebacker Deandre Johnson and safety Sheldrick Redwine. The team also placed cornerback Mackensie Alexander and fullback John Lovett on injured reserve.

A native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serves the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson.

According to a White House Fact Sheet, the Department of Health and Human Services has set aside 50,000 doses of vaccine from the Strategic National Stockpile, which enables health departments that host large-scale events could request in addition to their existing allocations and supply.

Sentencing Project researchers pointed to when after the Cook County jail in Illinois was turned into a polling location, approximately 2,200 people were able to cast their ballot

     “For my students, not only are they really engaging back into the school environment, but during, they might have lost their dream, they might have thought their dream didn’t matter,” Tisdale said. “Now, it’s like they can actually dream again.”

     Youth participating in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County program explored the concepts of fear and safety at a special arts experience presented by Work of HeART, which provides a series of artistic and collaborative projects for youth related to JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) initiatives.  The event, which took place at the historic Old Dillard Museum, attracted 25 Littles and Bigs.

CADE Funeral services for the late Patricia Ann Cade – 60 were held August 13th at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Pastor Kwame Alson officiating.…