Religion

My Tuskegee Champion, Dr. Minnie Fells Johnson

   I was informed of the passing of Dr. Minnie Fells Johnson while ironically attending the revived Turkey Bowl Classic in Montgomery, Alabama, pitting longtime rivals the Alabama State University  Hornets against our beloved Tuskegee University Golden Tigers. I actually received calls from several South Florida Tuskegee Alumni Club members […]

Local News

Heart Attack Survivor Aims to Bring Awareness to Heart Health with First  Annual Gala

Recognizing the importance of raising awareness and funding for such causes, she decided to take action. In her journey towards recovery, Hyvelle found solace in creating a support and resource group that provides a safe haven for other individuals faced with similar circumstances. Thus, her nonprofit organization Heart Sistas was born. A non-profit organization dedicated to heart health and awareness. […]

Local News

A Home of Your Own – H.O.M.E.S., Inc.

     This grant funding will help to position the organization to better meet the ongoing need.  H.O.M.E.S., Inc. stands for Housing Opportunities, Mortgage Assistance, & Effective Neighborhood Solutions, Incorporated. The organization was founded in 1998 by attorney Katharine Barry as a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide “quality community and economic development benefiting at-risk/disadvantaged lower income Broward County residents and neighborhoods.” […]

Sports

Dolphins Underwhelm in Win Over Jets

     Miami’s defense improves weekly, especially since the activation of Jalen Ramsey, who has given the secondary an entirely different persona: aggressive, physical, ball-hawking playmaking. Actually, it was Jevon Holland’s Hail Mary TD  interception which turned the game for the Dolphins. Before that HMM, with 2 seconds remaining in the first half, the score was an incredibly close 10-6. Only moments earlier the Jets finally scored on a late sideline pass, a poorly executed, terrible decision by Tua which was intercepted by Jets cornerback Brandin Echols  for a touchdown.  […]