Health

Doctors, Dietitians, Percussionists Will ‘Beat (the Drum for) Breast Cancer’ at History Fort Lauderdale Gathering October 29

     Community members are invited to join doctors and dietitians from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Sean Russell of SoFlo Vegans, and bands from Dillard High School and Northeast High School at History Fort Lauderdale at noon on Oct. 29 for a FREE Let’s Beat (the Drum for) Breast Cancer rally during the SoFlo Vegans UNITE is a monthly gathering to share the message that eating a plant-based diet can be powerful preventive medicine for breast cancer. […]

Local News

JM Family Celebrates ‘South Florida’s Achievers

      The Black Achievers Program celebrates the contributions of inspiring members of South Florida’s Black community. The program was first established in 1992 as the African American Achievers Awards and was the vision of automotive legend Jim Moran. Over the years, more than 160 individuals have been recognized for positively impacting the world around them, and over $700,000 has been donated to nonprofit organizations on the honorees’ behalf. […]

Opinions

Reducing Negative Health Impacts from Transportation on Communities of Color

     Nationwide, there is an environmental justice disparity between White and African American citizens. What is the root cause? Air pollution from diesel in the transportation sector. School and city buses, trash trucks, 18-wheelers, and off-road construction vehicles, are among the many fluxes of emissions from the transportation sector. Studies show, 60% of California’s, 52% of DC’s and 20% of New York State’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are from diesel combustion engines. […]

Opinions

The Hamas Attack on Israel

     Hamas claims the attacks in the Gaza Strip are in response to denial of access to the holy site known as the Aqsa Mosque to Palestinians and the Israelis as the Temple Mount. But it’s far more than that: It’s about the Occupation, and Israel’s blockade of Gaza for the last 16 years. […]

Editorials

A Celebration of Black Excellence

      The Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference is more than just a conference; it is a celebration of Black excellence. It brings together leaders, activists, and citizens from all walks of life to discuss pressing issues facing the African American community and to strategize on how to effect positive change. […]