Author: Carma Henry

-Local foundations dedicated to furthering education, preserving history and improving health outcomes have made two programs possible at The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum for the 2026-2027 season.

       On Saturday, November 7, 2026, family members, friends, and loved ones are scheduled to gather at Madness Buffet, 299 S. Pompano Parkway in Pompano Beach, Florida, for her 75th birthday celebration honoring this remarkable woman.

      For over a century, New Hope Baptist Church has had the distinct privilege of serving our local community. As we reflect on 101 years of faith, fellowship, and service, we realize that our history is deeply intertwined with the families, businesses, and neighbors who make our community such a wonderful place to live.

       On November 3, we need to show up, stand up, and vote.

On Oct. 15, the first day of early voting, students from A&T, Bennett, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro marched together to Union Square, the closest polling place left open to them. The trek took about 45 minutes in 85-degree heat, on roads where missing sidewalks forced some into traffic, and many waited hours more to vote on arrival.

Florida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly returned to Florida A&M University (FAMU) during its highly anticipated homecoming celebrations, joining fellow Democratic candidates Angie Nixon and Gwen Graham in an effort to connect with students, alumni and voters ahead of the November 3 general election.

Before Will A. Gunn served in the White House, defended the rights of military detainees or became the chief legal officer for the nation’s largest funder of civil legal aid, he was a young man growing up in the Fort Lauderdale area, attending Mt. Olive Baptist Church and breaking barriers at Piper Hig

       OIC of South Florida President and Chief Executive Officer Newton B. Sanon has been appointed to the inaugural Community Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

       Let’s be honest: almost everybody knows the feeling of walking into school wearing a fresh pair of sneakers. Whether they are Jordans, Dunks, Yeezys, or New Balances, somebody is bound to notice. You might receive a compliment in the hallway, have someone ask where you bought them, or catch people looking at your shoes before they even look at your face. For teenagers today, sneakers are more than just footwear. They are a part of our style, confidence, culture, and the way we express ourselves.

The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities representing 27.7 million members,  is pleased to endorse Angie Nixon for the US Senate.