Author: Carma Henry

       As we remember the 61st anniversary of the iconic I Have a Dream speech, I am grateful for the powerful legacy left by my uncle, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If he were here with us today, he would undoubtedly remind us that we are one blood, one human race. He would call upon us to learn to live together as brothers and sisters, rather than perish together as fools. His message of unity, justice, and love is as relevant now as it was when he stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963.

  Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to invite the community to attend an entertaining evening dedicated to celebrating the upcoming artistic season. State of the Arts: A Look Ahead is a must-attend event, bringing together residents, artists, and cultural enthusiasts from across South Florida. The free event on September 17, 2024 begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by a presentation featuring an electrifying preview of the dynamic programming to come, with live performances, exciting announcements, and ticket giveaways.  Registration is requested at www.pompanobeacharts.org.

Nunnie on the Sideline

   Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) recently received a gift to help aid student-athletes in their training.

       The charge was confirmed by Gregory Anchors, the chief assistant state’s attorney for Okaloosa County, who said the charge of manslaughter with a firearm carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.

       Sitting in a wheelchair, Jackson soaked in the celebration Sunday night from the front of the auditorium where he had so many times urged on his followers. For more than three hours, he received a constant stream of admirers who said they had been trained and inspired by him over the decades. All the while, prominent Democrats spoke from the stage.

       “Black people — especially young Black people — can make a HUGE difference in swaying election outcomes,” says Diane Robinson, educator and founder of Yard Girl Productions, which makes films about education and social change. One need look no further, she says, than to the last presidential and midterm elections: “In 2020 and 2022, Black people and young people were key to the outcomes of those elections.”

       “Moving in went very well. We collaborated with faculty, staff and students and organizations to make move in a success,” said Vice President for Student Affairs William E. Hudson, Jr., Ph.D. “Student housing is at approximately 95 percent capacity, but we still have others moving in and we are making adjustments for cancellations.”

       In the land of endless sunshine and swaying palm trees, there exists a pressing issue often overlooked: the struggle to afford healthy food. While often associated with lower-income households, a recent study from No Kid Hungry Florida reveals a different narrative. As the cost of living soars, even middle-income families face adversity in securing nutritious meals.

       The Black History Study Palm Beach County series – an immersive, engaging curriculum presented by local educators and artists – has opened registration for students in grades 8-12. The new, free youth leadership program begins September 7, 2024, and is presented by The Black History Project, Inc. , The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Inc., and the Palm Beach County African Diaspora Historical and Cultural Society, Inc.