Author: Carma Henry

       Working closely with Broward County Public Schools, and CBCI’s healthcare partners, Olbel’s non-profit organization is opening two full-service facilities, dubbed Community Health and Resource Centers – one at 1201 NW 6th Avenue in Pompano (on the periphery of the Blanche Ely High School campus), and a second at William Dandy Middle School in Fort Lauderdale. The centers are slated to officially open with ribbon-cutting ceremonies on September 3rd. 

   Every few months, a new report drops like clockwork—telling us that Black women are three to four times more likely to die in childbirth than white women. And frankly, many of us are tired of hearing about our own deaths as if they’re a data point, not a crisis.

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Florida A&M, Bethune-Cookman, Hampton, and Tuskegee universities are among the prominent programs participating in a new college basketball tournament Dec. 4-7 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex; Format involves four men’s teams and four women’s teams; Tickets on sale now at HBCUhoops.org

       This is the new rhythm of covid waves. Many people are getting sick – some feeling lousy – especially after returning from vacation and conferences. Most probably won’t even know it’s covid because the symptoms can be indistinguishable from a cold or other respiratory bug. Yet hospitals are no longer flooded with patients because immune systems are much better trained to fight the virus five years after it arrived.

      Urban Golf Weekend (UGW), the nation’s premier celebration of golf, culture, and community, will tee off August 29–31, 2025, across iconic Miami venues including Eden Roc Miami Beach, Miami Beach Golf Club, and Miami Marina.

     Veteran HBCU softball coach Nakeya Hall is eager to return to the institution that helped shape her both personally and professionally. South Carolina State University has announced the return of Hall as the new head coach for the Lady Bulldogs softball program.

      The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league’s attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator.

A true moment of growth and connection for Florida’s municipal leaders!”

From sisterhood at the NEW Social Hour to celebrating scholarships, awards, and leadership milestones, the FLC Annual Conference highlighted the best of Florida’s local government leaders.”

     (Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL – Community Health Centers are trusted sources of strength, dedicated service, and compassionate care in the neighborhoods they serve. The Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) is proud to join health centers nationwide in celebrating National Health Center Week (NHCW), August 3–9, 2025, under this year’s theme: “Celebrating 60 Years of Progress.”