Author: Carma Henry

       The Africana Arts & Humanities Festival (AAHF) is the signature annual cultural and intellectual convening of the African American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC), a nationally recognized institution dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and advancing the global Black experience through research, scholarship, arts, and community engagement.

       Every day in Broward County, volunteers are powering strong communities. Consistent, hands-on service helps ensure families are supported, essential programs remain strong and local nonprofit organizations can continue serving those who depend on them.

Test Your Bible Knowledge

Nearly two centuries after the first Black woman preacher, more women are called to ministry — but tradition and bias still keep many from the pulpit.

Nunnie on the Sideline

 The HBCU Radio Preservation Project preserves and honors the legacy of Black college radio. The WYSO effort safeguards at-risk historical media and gathering oral histories to explore how HBCU radio stations serve their campuses and communities.

       The most recent SociallyGood, hosted by Batch New Southern Kitchen and Tap in Fort Lauderdale, benefited Ballplayers Foundation Inc. which provides athletic opportunities and experiences to underprivileged youth primarily in South Florida. Ballplayers Foundation strives to help individual youth players in need; it is not intended to support a particular team.

       Bethune-Cookman (10-18, 6-0) has been playing well lately, winning six of their last seven games, including their first six games in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. They currently sit atop the SWAC East Division.

       The MEAC and SWAC represented themselves and the HBCU community well in the NCAA Tournament this past week.

       Langston University is in the NAIA national championship game for the second time in the last three seasons on the strength of a run through the tournament that featured clutch play.