Author: Carma Henry

       “Anywhere you have drywall on the floor, and if water touched that area, all of that area must be removed with drywalls right away, at least going couple of feet higher than wherever you have the water,” said Naresh Kumar, a researcher at the University of Miami studying the health effects of flooding from hurricanes.

This election is not just about selecting a candidate—it is a vote for the future of democracy, civil rights, and equality. At stake is the rejection of Project 2025, an agenda that threatens to dismantle decades of progress in protecting human rights and civil liberties. We must understand the urgency of what lies ahead: the preservation of our democratic values, or their erosion under the weight of extremism.

       Monday marked the first anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people and the abduction of over 200 hostages, according to Israeli authorities. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, the surprise attack started a protracted conflict in which Israel’s military response resulted in at least 41,900 Palestinian deaths and more than 97,300 injuries. Over the past year, the war has escalated across the region, with Hezbollah launching rockets from Lebanon and Israeli airstrikes continuing into Lebanon, killing more than 2,000 people.

Kobe Williams, 27, and her infant sons, Khyzier and Khazmir, died while sheltering in their trailer home in Thomson, Georgia, during Hurricane Helene.

 NNPA NEWSWIRE — Virtual pre-k programs offer a lifeline to families who want their children to experience the benefits of a structured pre-k program but face barriers to traditional programs.

     On Saturday, September 28, the Kinship Family Conference and the Children’s Service Council held a community event at the Mt. Hermon AME Church Life Center in Fort Lauderdale. You knew it was a community-driven event because it was structured to accommodate the clients and community served with benefits available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

       The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, including 15 schools in Florida. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups.

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is celebrating National School Lunch Week (NSLW) from Oct. 14–18, 2024, in recognition of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), which serves nearly 30 million children across the country each day. The 2024 theme, “School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure,” highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success in and out of the classroom. The week will feature fun-filled student activities and Districtwide events promoting healthy eating while highlighting why students love school lunches.

       Fortified with work authorizations and a new freedom, Haitian immigrants are moving out of their longtime strong-holds in Florida and New York, often finding good jobs while remaining wary of how they will be received in new places in the Midwest and South.

       A top supplier of digital devices in U.S. prisons is launching a new program to help incarcerated individuals earn a high school diploma by using the company’s tablets.