Four talented students from Morehouse College had the honor of being selected to participate in Harvard’s prestigious Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP). George Lester III, class of 2024, Gera Baano-Stewart II, class of 2023, Porter Tynes III, class of 2024, and Osco Williams III, class of 2025, were chosen for this esteemed program due to their exceptional academic achievements at Morehouse.
Author: Carma Henry
Carma Henry
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The Broward County Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (BCAC) held a highly successful Program Orientation at Rock Island Elementary on Sunday, September 8, 2024. The event, which began at 3 p.m., saw a remarkable turnout of students and parents eager to learn more about the mentorship opportunities available for youth in the community.
On Thursday, September 12th, the Housing Authority of Pompano Beach held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on Provident Place, a new senior housing community in Pompano Beach. The community will feature 100 affordable units, providing much-needed housing options for seniors in the area. The project aims to address the growing demand for affordable housing, ensuring that seniors have access to comfortable and secure living arrangements. With its convenient location in Pompano Beach, Provident Place is poised to become a vibrant and supportive community for its residents.
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, representing Florida’s 24th district, recently took a group of young scholars from the 5000 Role Models program on a trip to Washington, D.C.…
Dr. Boyd, founder of Lumina Mind based in North Florida, uses ketamine to treat treatment-resistant mood disorders and substance abuse, including cannabis use disorder (CUD).
The rapper is charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution by federal authorities in New York City
Nunnie on the Sideline
What began as a night of great anticipation and expectation turned gradually, then emphatically into a lopsided, self-inflicted gridiron contest of horror. It began promisingly after the Bills scored on their initial drive, a simple out pass from Bills Superman quarterback Josh Allen to Miami Central and Georgia alum James Cook, who easily pranced inside the left end zone pylon, giving visiting Buffalo a lead they would never relinquish.
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) once again took center stage during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, hosting its 2024 National Leadership Awards and Reception on September 12 at the Conrad Hilton in Washington. This year’s event proved to be an unmissable highlight, drawing a record-breaking crowd of over 4,500 attendees.
For the first time in Fort Lauderdale’s history, the iconic Stanley Cup will make an appearance on Sistrunk Boulevard. The championship trophy, which has been hoisted by some of the greatest hockey players in the world, will be on display at Smitty’s on September 18, 2024, from 7 p.m., to 9 p.m. The event offers fans a rare opportunity to see the Stanley Cup up close and capture photos with the historic trophy.