Author: Carma Henry

     From January 24 to January 27, 2019, the South Florida Chapter of the National Forum of Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) will be hosting the NFBPA Board of Directors for their Winter Leadership Meeting at the B Ocean Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On Friday, January 25, 2019, the local NFBPA will hold a 1-Day Leadership Summit at the hotel that will bring together the National, State, and Local Black Public Administrators and Professionals to discuss important aspects of government leadership, community health and wellness and financial strategies for professional success.

Hello, my name is Roderick J. Parker. I am a loving husband to my wife Georgina F. Parker and  proud dad to my two children Taylor (14) and Roderick J. Parker Jr. (11). Sometimes in life you have to go through some things in order to figure out your purpose. At the age of 39, I realized that one of the best investments a person can make is investing in the youth.

     The Links of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter is hosting Four Townhall Sessions focusing on Black History including Black Lives Matter, Blacks in the Arts, International Issues, Health and Human Services and HOW these issues are connected to our communities locally and internationally. Our hope is to have a dialogue on issues not covered in our school curriculum or not covered in depth.

The Children’s Services Council (CSC) of Broward County, in partnership with Mt. Bethel Human Services Corp., On Call Leadership, Inc. and dozens of other organizations, presents the 33311 Walk and Family Festival on January 26, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., at Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.

     Like any other mother and son who share a close bond, Robin Stafford-Smith and Chris Stafford love to spend time together. For these two Cutler Bay Florida Technical College students, this includes accompanying each other on the journey to earn a college degree.

     Here in the United States, the Boy Scouts of America is considered to be one of the most revered institutions for the development of young boys.

      I don’t deny the historical significance of Florida’s new Governor appointing a Black man to be Sheriff of Broward County. The new Sheriff is Gregory Tony and his history would have had an even greater impact if we had elected him or any Black man or woman to the Office of Sheriff. The appointment has to be considered a legacy yet … Some may argue that reasoning is short sighted but I don’t believe so.      

     2019 is important to African American Men, because the opportunities are boundless and amazing. If you can conceive it, you can achieve it. The only barrier holding Black men back is preparation, knowledge, and education.

Letter to Editor

     It is 11ish in the morning for my noon surgery. I am texting and chatting on the phone in my car sitting at the park. Pines officer cruises up asks me what I am doing, and can he see my driver license, registration and proof of insurance.