Author: Carma Henry

       “Better Together has gained significant momentum as the initiative’s governance committee has convened every month to focus on existing needs related to primary care, maternal health and food insecurity,” said Shane Strum, President & CEO of Broward Health and Interim CEO of Memorial Healthcare System. “The committee, comprised of leaders from Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare System and other community organizations, is identifying barriers people are facing to access these resources and innovative ways we can meet their needs.”

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The decision marks the first time that America’s oldest civil rights organization will exclude a sitting president at its convention. In a statement on the evening of June 16, the reasons were made clear.

     For the first time in the 50-year history of the Florida Memorial University Ambassador Chorale, the ensemble will debut the incredible vocal talents of its students in one of the most prestigious facilities in the world, New York City’s Carnegie Hall on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

       One of the biggest free agents in HBCU football is headed to Charlotte. Armone Harris, a dynamic wide receiver from Tampa, Florida, has officially committed to Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) football, joining a reloaded Golden Bulls roster that’s out for redemption  in 2025.

       However, the recent House settlement allowing NCAA institutions to pay their players is a new challenge.

       Juneteenth, the June 19th federal holiday that commemorates the end of America’s slavocracy and celebrates freedom for African Americans, comes this year amidst diminishing respect for the contributions of enslaved people and their descendants.

Happening 6/19/2025 between 11AM – 3PM at Their City Hall Plaza located at 2300 Civic Center Place. Also at North Miami Beach’s 6/19/2025 Event, as well. There, He’ll sing the National Black Anthem, prior to the Drum Line & NPHC Step Show Competition. It’ll be located at 17011 NE 19 Ave North Miami Beach, Fl 33162 between 5pm – 9pm. 12pm – 4pm Legal Aid Services will be available.

     At a recent Miramar City Commission meeting, Davis presented the city with a $2 million check for the ParcView at Miramar, a project designed to give local residents affordable housing relief.

     Broward County commissioners approved an ordinance which prevents people from selling appointments to people renewing their driver’s licenses at local DMVs.

Delray Beach Police Department has named Darrell Hunter as the interim police chief following the retirement of Police Chief Russ Mager.