Author: Carma Henry

The 17th Judicial Circuit is delighted to announce that the Caribbean Bar Association has named County Court Judge Jackie Powell recipient of the President’s Award in recognition of her community service. The Jamaican native was first elected in 2018 and begins a new six-year term in January 2025.

Alexis Donald, MD, a trailblazing African American medical doctor and advocate for empowering young minds, is thrilled to announce the release of her highly anticipated children’s book, Mommy I Want to be a Doctor. Based on her own remarkable journey, this captivating story encourages children to dream big, believe in themselves, and fearlessly pursue their aspirations.

The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) recognized Audrey Peterman with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Conservation, Education and Justice at their annual conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 7. The NAAEE is the professional association and champion for environmental education, working with professionals around the world to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement to create a more equitable and sustainable future.

Fast-growing app usage leaves many consumers worse off

Black Public Media, the Harlem-based national media arts nonprofit that funds, distributes and develops Black film, television and immersive projects, is propelling creative technologists and Black stories into the future. Determined to raise the visibility of Black makers who use technology to make art, films and experiences, the organization’s immersive media unit, BPMplus, returns to Torrents: New Links to Black Futures, a popular arts and culture festival produced annually by CulturalDC. Building on the success of its standing-room only 2023 Torrents panel, the arts nonprofit is expanding its BPMplus Art & Tech Showcase this year to include two panels, featuring seven makers from three continents. The free event, which takes place on Saturday, November 16, from noon to 4:30 p.m. will be held at and sponsored by Songbyrd Music House in Washington. A networking mixer will follow the showcase. 

In the face of increasing hype and misinformation, Evans encouraged Black investors to pursue a clear understanding of cryptocurrency, noting that education is key.

In a show of Republican strength in Florida, incumbent Corey Simon on Tuesday handily defeated Democratic challenger Daryl Parks in what was considered the only competitive state Senate race and the GOP maintained supermajorities in both legislative chambers.

Since 2011, the Holy Cross Health Partners in Breast Health (PIBH) program has provided outreach education, clinical breast exams, screening mammograms and diagnostic procedures for uninsured, lower income and minority women over the age of 40 in Broward County who lack access to healthcare services and who are living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.

Broward Health Coral Springs has recently been designated a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), providing around-the-clock high level acute care for newborns in need of advanced specialty services. The team of neonatologists and skilled nursing staff are now equipped with the expertise and technology to stabilize infants born before 30 weeks gestation until they are ready for discharge or transfer.

A proposed constitutional amendment that would have allowed recreational use of marijuana fell short Tuesday.