Author: Carma Henry

      Legendary film director Spike Lee said he’s done with Prada and Gucci after both companies trotted out racist clothing and hand-bags.

tory Fort Lauderdale is pleased to spotlight the creativity, innovation and storytelling of the emerging young African American artists at Dillard Center for the Arts during Black History Month,” said Patricia Zeiler, executive director of the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. “We invite visitors of all ages to glimpse the world through their eyes and to further explore the significant multidisciplinary contributions of our African American community year-round via our exhibits and special programs.”

Lauren Underwood, a 32-year-old African American registered nurse, has made history as the youngest Black woman to be elected to Congress. In her new role in Congress, she hopes to use her skills and experiences to fight for people who don’t have access to affordable health care.

The Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce presents its Fourth Annual SoLa Rum, Food & Wine Festival will take place on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 from 6 to 11 p.m. on the grounds of the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 N.W. 11 Place, Lauderhill, Fla.

The City of Lauderhill and the MLK Task Force host several events around the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday and Black History Month.

A true renaissance businessman located in Fort Lauderdale with deep ties to professional sports and entertainment, spirits industry veteran Victor G. Harvey plans to build 5,000 square foot building housing offices, a distillery and restaurant with tasting room in Flagler Village.

     Alexis died after a months-long illness at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. Liam Teague – current NIU Steelband director, professor of music and head of steelpan studies – spoke fondly of his former colleague and friend.

“The Black Press is an aspect of the fabric of the Black existence in America that is not getting enough attention or support from the community,” Kisha A. Brown, the founder and CEO of Justis Connection, told NNPA Newswire.

     “Artists in the ’70s and ’80s like Curtis Mayfield wrote about and sang about the centuries we have spent in this country – our advances and setbacks, our triumphs and defeats, times of rejoicing and our times of struggle,” said Ekundayo Bandele, founder of the Hattiloo Technical Theatre Center.

When given the chance at the ballot box, Americans overwhelmingly vote to impose a 36 percent or less rate cap. Today, 16 states and the District of Columbia have these rate caps in place, providing strong protection from payday loan sharks. In remaining states – those without a rate cap – interest rates run as high as 460 percent in California, over 400 percent in Illinois and 662 percent in Texas