Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will observe “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on Friday, February 1, 2019. The District uses this date instead of the national observance on April 25th to minimalize disruptions during scheduled testing.
Author: Carma Henry
Carma Henry
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Florida State University’s Kappa Epsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated brought good luck for the Florida Panthers (3-1) win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The highlight was having Panthers’ President & CEO Matt Caldwell explain the game.
Gold Star Production, American Legion Deerfield Beach, Glenn Miller Post #287, and a group of volunteers collaboratively held their 15th annual Christmas Toy Giveaway on December 23, 2018.The celebration has become a tradition of sharing the Love of God by bringing smiles to the faces of children from all over Broward County.
In spite of the inclement weather there was an impressive showing of love and unity as nearly 200 community members showed up to support the re-election of Dr. Rosalind Osgood for Broward County School Board District 5 Seat on Sunday January 27, 2019.
As your new sheriff, I am honored to have the opportunity to serve our great county and its residents once again. I know there are many of you who are eager to learn more about me—and I promise you will soon.
From a Wall to a Cave
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s proposed $3,000 teacher pay increase is not deserved by some teachers is the message of a January 3, 2019 article in The Economist, The rise in American high-school graduation rates looks puffed-up.
On Sunday, February 17, 2019, Mt. Hermon AME Church celebrates its 25th year of Greek Unity Day at its 10:30 a.m. service. Under the dynamic leadership of Rev. Henry E. Green, Jr., Mt. Hermon continues a tradition begun by Rev. Michael A. Cousin.
The Florida A&M Department of Athletics received a proclamation from the Leon County Com-mission during its meeting on January 22 for their humanitarian efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.
On Friday, Jan. 25, the government shutdown ended, but with threats of possibly shutting it down again on Friday, February 15, the uncertainty lingers. As it stands, furloughed workers will return to work. Essential government workers will begin to receive their earned wages, along with back pay for time served without pay. But for many, it’s not as easy as going back to business as usual.