Author: Carma Henry

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The Charles R. Drew Public Charter School’s Varsity Boys Golf Team in Atlanta, which has all Black players and an all-Black coaching staff, has recently won the State Championship, making them the first to do so in the state of Georgia. They also made history as the first-ever Atlanta Public School team to win a State Championship in golf.

     Vanessa K. De Luca, editor in chief of the new ZORA for Medium publication, is among several prominent journalists last week who attended the National Association of Black Journalists conference in Miami August 7 -11.  ZORA is aimed at giving women of color a forum of expression that goes beyond stereotypes.

Mrs. Carrie Thomas, who turned 101 years old on August 5, 2019, has been a member of the New Mount Olive Baptist Church since 1933.

Join us in celebration: the 12th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Ricky Scott and First Lady Scott! At New Hope Baptist Church, 1321 N.W. Sixth St., Fort…

Lena devoted her time, talents and passion to New Hope Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL for over 60 Years.

     Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach will have a special service on behalf of its need-based Scholarship Fund on Sunday, August 25, at the Mount Zion African American Methodist Episcopal Church, 449 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. in Daytona Beach.

Each election cycle African Americans journey to the polls to elect leaders that best represent their vision and hope for America. Many approach the ritual with sincere reverence, remembering the priceless blood that was shed and giving thanks for God ordained warriors such as Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer, and three college students named Chaney, Goodman and Schwerner, who paved the way for our participation. Some approach from a standpoint of moral obligation. Their justification: Good people are civically responsible, and since they’re a good person… well, you get the point.

    Carlton B. Moore, who served on the Fort Lauderdale City Commission for more than 20 years, was 60-years-old when he died on April 2, 2014, from the complications of a stroke he suffered on Christmas Day, 2013. His dedication to public service and his mother’s commitment to the community’s youth will intersect on Saturday, August 24, during the first annual Carlton B. Moore Friends and Family Day at Osswald Park, 2220 NW 21st Ave., in Fort Lauderdale.

 Football is finally back, and the Miami Dolphins are ready to roll. During Thursday night’s preseason action, the Fins were able to pull out a 34-27 victory as they unveiled their quarterback competition in live action in their matchup against the Falcons.