Author: Carma Henry

As of May 27, 2022, approximately 44 percent of current White House political appointees identify as racially and ethnically diverse, surpassing the 39.3 percent share of the national population who are part of diverse communities, according to the 2019 U.S. Census data.

After intensive research, the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans reached those conclusions and made concrete recommendations to compensate those affected.

Recently, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) presented a check for $1.7 million dollars to the Hollywood City Commission for body-worn cameras intended for the Hollywood Police Department. The funding for body-worn cameras is an effort to increase the transparency and accountability of local law enforcement that will help build trust and understanding within the City of Hollywood community.

   Trevor Mallory, President of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida(DBCF) and its 28 local chapters vehemently disapproved of the recent Florida Supreme Court decision virtually upholding Governor Ron DeSantis’ redistricting map Friday, June 3, 2022.   
The conservative court’s decision with justices ruling 4 to 1 stated:  “At this time, this Court does not have the jurisdiction over this matter.”

Low-wage workers, unions, and faith leaders are expected to join Dr. Barber and the Poor People’s Campaign for an assembly and march on Saturday, June 18, in Washington, D.C.

BRAGGS – Not Pictured Funeral services for the Todd Braggs. BROWN Funeral services for the late Mark Steven Brown – 50 were held June 4th at…

CLARK Funeral services for the Annie L. Clark – 79 were held June 3rd at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. CLARK Funeral services for the late Owayne…

BROWN Funeral services for the late Lillie Mae Brown – 80 were held June 4th at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Scott officiating.…

On June 19, the National Civil Rights Museum will virtually join ten leading Black museums and historical institutions from coast to coast for BLKFREEDOM.org to commemorate Juneteenth, the historic day the Emancipation Proclamation was officially enforced, ending enslavement in Texas. As an annual collaboration, and now, a federal holiday, the BlkFreedom Collective has produced a virtual program. In its third year, the group documents a national exploration of the U.S. Constitution in “We The People” through the eyes of historic museums and anthropologists from across the United States.

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in partnership with the Exceptional Theater Company offers Summer Special Stars 2022, a class in which people with physical and intellectual disabilities explore social skills through the art of theater in a supportive and nurturing environment.