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.
Author: Carma Henry
Carma Henry
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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.
Pastor T.D. Jakes suffered an apparent medical emergency during Sunday’s (November 24) live-streamed service at his Dallas-based megachurch.
Thanksgiving may not be a Holy Day, but it’s a Holiday that reminds us to reflect on the good in our lives. The way we acknowledge our blessings shapes our perspective. When we choose gratitude, we transform every day into a Holy Day, an opportunity to honor life and its gifts.
But there’s a better way. Broward County Transit (BCT) offers an accessible and budget-friendly escape from these mounting costs. A BCT 31-day pass is a mere $70 – less than a single tank of gas for many vehicles. Seniors, youth, and those with disabilities enjoy an even more affordable option at just $40. Even if unlimited travel isn’t your need, single rides are only $2, making short trips and occasional commutes remarkably cost-effective. Imagine, a year’s worth of transit access could cost about the same as two or three months of car expenses!
This National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 17-23), Miami Dade College (MDC) graduated the inaugural cohort of its Automotive Service Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Warren Henry Auto Group, LLC.
Nunnie on the Sidline
Broward Health North welcomed 12 fifth-grade students from Christian Life Academy for a tour of the hospital including a visit to the Emergency Department, where they learned what happens when patients need emergency services.
She was last seen near the 7200 block of North University Drive in Tamarac. She is 5’2’’ tall and weights about 100 lbs. If found, please call (954) 321-4274.
Enid Pinkney, a renowned activist and historian, has been honored with a street named after her near the Historic Hampton House in Miami. This tribute recognizes her lifelong dedication to preserving and celebrating Black history in Miami.