Opinions
Start Now to Take Back the Supreme Court
Start Now to Take Back the Supreme Court […]
Articles by Carma Henry
Local News
Boats/Boat Captains Needed for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County’s 42nd Annual BIG Fish Tournament
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward needs boat captains to volunteer their boats, time, and talent to host Little Brothers and Little Sisters and their Bigs at the mentoring organization’s 42nd Annual BIG Fish Tournament presented by the Moss Foundation. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 17th at Bahia Mar Marina, 801 Seabreeze Blvd., in Fort Lauderdale. […]
Obituaries
James C. Boyd Funeral Home Services
BRYANT Funeral services for the Lawrence “Larry” Roosevelt Bryant – 43 were held July 2nd at James C. Boyd Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dr. Rosalind Osgood officiating. CUMMINGS Funeral services for the late Mary Lee […]
Obituaries
McWhite’s Funeral Home Services
BAKER Funeral services for the Virginia Baker were held July 2nd at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. HANKERSON Funeral services for the late Annie L. Hankerson – 94 were held July 2nd at McWhite’s Funeral Home […]
Obituaries
Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home Services
EVERETT Funeral services for the late Bessie Roberts Everett – 84 were held July 2nd at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home. GADSON Funeral services for the late Fannie Mae Gadson were held July 1st […]
Religion
Black Jewish Leader Works to Boost Community Inclusiveness
In this new role, Nate Looney, a Black man who grew up in Los Angeles, has been tackling the delicate task of producing guidelines on how to be more welcoming of Jews of color, even as synagogues and community centers strengthen security in the wake of recent attacks including mass shootings in Pittsburgh and Poway, California. The concern is that such boosted security increases the likelihood of racial profiling incidents affecting congregants of color. […]
Health
Benefits of Participating in Clinical Trials for Diverse Patients
Researchers conduct clinical trials to determine the safety and effectiveness of new therapies. Mayo Clinic is committed to encouraging and promoting research to develop new treatments and some of those clinical trials have led to new or improved treatments for many conditions. Mayo Clinic also recognizes the importance of not only sharing information about new advances in medicine and research with all members of the community, but also including communities in the research process as partners and advisers. […]
Sports
College Baseball Intent on Increasing Black Players, Coaches
Baseball remains one of the least racially diverse college sports. There were fewer than two dozen Black players — and no Black head coaches or assistant coaches — among the eight teams that made it to the College World Series. […]
National News
Black Educators and Leaders Gather in Atlanta for UNCF’s UNITE 2022
Speakers at the conference included Dietra Trent, executive director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs; Byna Elliott, Head of Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan & Chase Co.; and Naomi Shelton, CEO of the National Charter Collaborative. […]
Editorials
Just Say No to SBBC Renewal Referendum
Last week I told you that Broward’s Superintendent, Vickie Cartwright, behaves like someone else is her boss, not the Blind Nine Board members who appointed her to the office. Furthermore, not ONLY did they turn a blind eye to her actions, they all seem blind to the Super’s disregard for them. […]