Author: Carma Henry

Broward County’s business, political and community leaders and collaborators gathered on February 19th to celebrate the grand opening of History Fort Lauderdale’s newest permanent exhibit, “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward.” This significant exhibit, developed in collaboration with esteemed local organizations including the African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward Main Library Historic Archives, American Legion Post 220, Northwest Federated Woman’s Club, Links Inc., Broward County’s Black fraternities and sororities and Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant, explores the rich history and enduring impact of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County’s Black community from 1793 to the present day.

       Jackson said corporations like Target, Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy and others who have yielded to the right-wing agenda must understand there will be consequences for turning their backs on Black people. 

       Target Corporation’s stock plummeted by approximately $27.27 per share by the end of February, erasing about $12.4 billion in market value. The drop came on February 28, the designated economic blackout day, and coincided with mounting backlash over the retailer’s decision to abandon its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments.

    The Village of Lincoln Heights and members of the Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church have initiated a public boycott Evendale after their frustration with the Evendale Police Department and Evendale leaders regarding the neo-Nazi demonstration that occurred Feb. 7th.

Grover Corlew, recently spent an afternoon mentoring more than 50 teenagers at Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County JM Family Teen Center in Deerfield Beach. The session, focused on commercial real estate, gave teens the opportunity to learn from industry professionals and ask questions about the business.

In a moment of well-earned recognition, Rousseau Durocher, has been honored as Leader of the Year by the Florida Animal Protection and Advocacy Association (FAPAA). The award was presented at the 2025 Florida Animal Protection Conference – Compassion in Action, celebrating his exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact in the field of animal welfare.

   Black women are the most educated group in America, yet we continue to judge ourselves and each other. We’ve been conditioned to believe that our roles are limited to caregivers, teachers, and nurses—valuable roles, but not the full extent of our potential. There is nothing we cannot do. Once, it was illegal for us to learn. Now, we push back against those limitations, rising higher, creating new opportunities for ourselves and our communities. No other group has accomplished what Black women have accomplished despite the obstacles.

          Measles is not new, but in 2025 it has made an unexpected resurgence. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of confirmed measles cases is now up to 121 since they began tracking on January 1. The outbreak, as it’s being called, is believed to have started with a group of unvaccinated people who visited Disneyland and has since spread to 17 states. Measles is an infectious disease and knowing the facts can keep you and your loved one healthy.

MelanBrand Skin, the groundbreaking skincare brand founded by Patrice Chappelle and her 14-year-old son, Bron Echols, has introduced a new product to the market: MelanGrow Scalp & Hair Oil. This vegan, non-toxic solution is designed to address scalp concerns, dryness, and dandruff while promoting healthy, nourished hair for children ages five and up and adults alike.

       At the time, Wolff, a suburban Philadelphia native, was enrolled in a social work graduate school program at Widener University. After graduation and her required clinical hours, Wolff, in 2021, began transitioning the business that was initially focused on exercise and building women’s self-esteem to telehealth-based maternal mental health therapy specifically for mothers of color. That same year she moved to Florida and began mentoring with SCORE mentor Richard Kirshen of the Broward chapter.