Author: Carma Henry

       What should be a historic moment for Florida Memorial University — the appointment of its first-ever alumnus as president — may be spiraling into a bitter power struggle and looming legal battle.

       Summer is typically a time to reset, renew, and relax. But this summer, I had the amazing opportunity to take part in a program called Hands On South Florida Summer Service Camp. It was a one-week nonprofit community service camp that gives participants volunteer opportunities—and honestly, it was one of the best parts of my summer.

The Shop: Learning How to Be a Man While Being a Man

CONCRETE HOWLS: A COYOTE’S STORY is the title of a wonderful display of mixed media art designed by Artis/Illustrator, general Aikens. Gabriel, a native of Lauderhill, Florida. Gabriel graduated from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) with a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree. He is continuing his education attending Savannah College of Art Design (SCAD) with the intent of graduating with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Game Design.

The Patricia Ann Harper Garrett Scholarship Fund Committee is proud to announce Ja’leaha Thornton, a student at Bethune-Cookman University, as the first-ever recipient of the Patricia Ann Harper Garrett Scholarship. Thornton has been awarded $5,000 in recognition of her outstanding dedication to education, leadership, and service, the core values upon which the scholarship was founded.

       As a civil rights lawyer, I wanted to dedicate my life to preserving and defending the Bill of Rights. I saw that as the highest duty imposed by my oath to “preserve and defend the Constitution of the United States from all enemies foreign and domestic.”

       At the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), public safety is more than our duty; it’s our promise to every resident of Broward County. As your sheriff, I believe our work must be rooted in trust, professionalism and continuous improvement. Last year, we introduced our vision statement: Excellence in Service—a vision that drives how we operate, respond and serve.

       In addition to its custom perfume bar, Place of Aroma offers workshops in perfume making, candle crafting and scent spray classes, ideal for team-building and creative gatherings. “Fragrance is an untold story,” says Carol Edmond, founder and CEO of Place of Aroma. “It is invisible yet powerfully memorable, connecting people to moments and memories.”

‘Test Your Bible Knowledge’

       Vivian Elizabeth Ayers Allen, the Pulitzer Prize–nominated poet, cultural activist, and mother of beloved Black cultural icons Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad, has died at the age of 102.