On Friday, October 22, 2021, I decided to go to the lobby of the Daily News Journal to view the statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. As I entered the lobby, I heard that same voice I heard sixty-eight (68) years ago. It was a video presentation of Dr. Bethune and it was like hearing the voice of Heaven again
Author: Carma Henry
Carma Henry
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The Links, Incorporated, Fort Lauderdale, Florida chapter will launch its Signature White Rose Program and Scholarship on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. This is a comprehensive program which encompasses Black History, Financial Literacy/Stability, Economic Wealth and Legacy, Health, International Affairs, Scholarship and much more. The Program is open to all High School students and their families.
American Bridge 21st Century Foundation announced the launch of BridgeTogether, a new c(3) and c(4) fund established to support year-round local grassroots organizing. Conceived by American Bridge 21st Century Co-Chair Gov. Deval Patrick, BridgeTogether will invest in local community groups that are doing critical work to build and sustain a lasting grassroots infrastructure in their states and regions – beginning with Georgia, Arizona, and Pennsylvania.
New coronavirus cases continue to drop sharply in Florida. Florida is now averaging around 2,200 new cases per day.
Ex-President Trump is pitching his new social media network as an upstart rival to the Big Tech companies, and he will not have to use his own money. Digital World Acquisition Corp is partnering with other investors, and placing a value of Trump’s new media company between 2 and 3 billion dollars. The date of the launch will be in the first quarter of 2022.
She-Said: Don, I’m not a racist “MAGA” Hat-Wearing bigot! I do agree with the voices that are against teaching “The Critical Race Theory”. It has no place in sculpting young minds! The U.S.A. is the greatest, most powerful country in the world. We arguably have the most successful democratic society in mankind’s history.
Anywhere in America, November is a time of being thankful for something. It’s a double-header holiday month, with twice as much to be grateful for.
A woman from Jacksonville, Florida, who was facing up to 10 years in prison for felony battery on a law enforcement officer has been found not guilty after Jacksonville Police broke her teeth during her arrest.
Approximately 100 Littles and their Bigs casted out their lures in hopes of reeling in something BIG at the recent Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County’s annual fishing tournament presented by Moss Construction and hosted by Bahia Mar Yachting Center. The tournament attracted 17 boat captains who volunteered their boats, equipment and time to create special memories for Little Brothers and Little Sisters, who ranged in age from six to 17. Awards and winners included:
The wait is over, Old Town Untapped is back! For real! November kicks-off the return of the long-running monthly street festival. Join us on the first Friday of every month as downtown Pompano Beach, known as “Old Town”, becomes the epicenter for art, food and music! Each event features live bands, a DJ, craft beer, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors and gallery openings at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA). Old Town Untapped is free and open to the public.