Author: Carma Henry

The Public Works Department’s Mosquito Control Section will be spraying larvicide in areas of the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD), Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Lazy Lake, Lauderhill, Oakland Park, Tamarac and Wilton Manors from Aug 13 – 20, barring any unforeseen conditions and/or weather delays (see the attached map). Truck-mounted sprayers will apply larvicide between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. as a proactive measure to kill the larvae of the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, known to potentially spread diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, and chikungunya. The larvae of these mosquitoes can be found in small amounts of water such as in containers and water-holding plants like bromeliads and traveler’s palms that are common foliage used in landscaping. 

He who expects nothing will not be disappointed

 ‘Test Your Bible Knowledge’

On Sunday, October 27, a diverse coalition of over 100 community members gathered at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Boca Raton for the “Souls to the Polls Early Voting Rally.” Organized by the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of South Palm Beach County, the advocacy arm of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County; Temple Beth El of Boca Raton; DISC of Pearl City; and churches in Pearl City—Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Macedonia A.M.E. Church, and Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church—the event aimed to empower local citizens to exercise their right to vote while fostering community solidarity.

       If you lived in South Florida during the Late 60’s, you probably woke up listening to the radio as you dressed for work, or while the children were getting ready for school. When you got into your car, more than likely, the radio was turned to 1470 AM at the station we called our station, WRBD Rockin’ Big Daddy Radio. As the early 70’s rolled in, we were moving and grooving to the best in R&B and Gospel music, starting off in morning drive with Joe Fisher. He took us through the traffic jams and the weather reports, the school lunch menus and the news of the day. His deep and powerful voice kept us in the know as he became more than a Deejay.

   This past weekend The Urban League’s Justice Division recently brought together members of the community, including students, families, friends and neighbors, to promote peace and unity. Participants of all ages used vibrant sidewalk chalk to create inspiring artwork and messages filled with hope, kindness and togetherness.

Health officials said the ACA Marketplace’s enrollment success reflects expanded access under the Biden-Harris administration. However, political opposition from Trump and MAGA Republicans threatens these gains.

The Urban League of Broward County is celebrating a series of remarkable achievements, each highlighting its profound commitment to empowering the local community, uplifting Black history, and fostering leadership. With the support of generous grants and the dedicated work of exceptional leaders, the organization is making strides toward a brighter future for Broward County.

Six Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law students, led by Distinguished Professor Jeremy Levitt, Ph.D., recently embarked on an educational mission to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

The 17th Judicial Circuit Court announced today that Broward Circuit Judge Elijah H. Williams has been named recipient of The Archbishop Edward McCarthy Annual Award, an honor bestowed on a member of the legal community who exemplifies the moral principles espoused by Saint Thomas More. More – a judge, a statesmen and a humanitarian – was canonized a saint in 1535 by the Roman Catholic Church.