Author: Carma Henry

       As the 119th sesion of Congress prepares to convene in January, the Democratic Party is set to welcome 22 newly elected officials, marking a significant moment in the ongoing evolution of the legislative body. Among these fresh faces, seven are Black representatives, reflecting a growing diversity within the party and its commitment to representing a broader spectrum of the American populace.

   The Miami Dolphins finally looked like the team we were expecting at the season’s inception. Having won 3 consecutive games after a disappointing 2-6 start has rejuvenated and rekindled fan enthusiasm throughout the South Florida community.  Finally, all phases of the game are jelling simultaneously: offense, defense and special teams. Offensively, Tua’s ability to read the defense, consistently getting the ball  out of his hands under 3 seconds,  is essential to the team’s recent success. Additionally, when Tyreek Hill is doubled, receivers Jaylen Waddle, Odell Beckham and Jonnu Smith must take advantage of those opportunities, indeed the case against New England.

Funding Arts Broward (FAB) has announced the awarding of two new Arts Access grants, totaling $300,000, to the South Florida Symphony Orchestra and the Art Prevails Project. These grants aim to enhance the arts education programs these organizations currently provide within Broward County Public Schools. The funding comes from FAB’s SPARK campaign, supplemented by a matching grant from the Community Foundation of Broward.

The study examined various financial factors, including personal and business bankruptcies, credit scores, total consumer debt, and debt per capita.

       A white Florida woman who fatally shot a Black neighbor through her front door during an ongoing dispute over the neighbor’s boisterous children was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison for her manslaughter conviction.

       As the 100th anniversary of Shirley Chisholm’s birth approaches on November 30, a growing effort to honor her legacy is taking shape. Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968 and a trailblazer for equality and justice, remains a powerful symbol of courage and leadership. The Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act, spearheaded by Senator Laphonza Butler, is moving closer to passage with bipartisan support.

        Giving dap has a long historic past, that predates some cool dunk or touchdown celebration. Fist bumps, High 5’s, the Soul brothers handshake and others, trace their lineage back to Africa. Our people have been using some iteration of the Dap as a salutation since before the African diaspora. The word is an acronym, coined from the words “Dignity And Pride.” Black soldiers in the Vietnam war made the moniker as a solemn pledge to help each other to get back the states. 

  Pompano Beach Arts invites you to a special Old Town Untapped on December 6, 2024, which will include the tree lighting! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we kick off the season with twinkling lights, festive cheer, and an array of holiday-themed vendors that will have your shopping list checked off in no time! Enjoy a live performance by South Florida singer/songwriter Joey Calderaio, along with a local DJ, a showcase of local artisans and craftspeople, and food trucks for delicious snacks. Visit the studio of Mark Viau, the featured Artist in Residence (AiR) at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA), and explore his vibrant new multimedia exhibition, Mind Bending Beauty.

        The Florida A&M Rattlers are champions once again. On Sunday, they defeated Jackson State 3-1 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship match held at Grambling State University’s Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center in Grambling, Louisiana. This victory marks FAMU’s third SWAC title in four years, adding to their 2021 and 2022 championship wins.

       Spelman College’s president won’t be coming back from her leave of absence and is stepping down permanently, the historically Black women’s college announced Thursday.