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Coronavirus Report: April 18, 2022
New coronavirus cases continue to increase across the US. New cases are highest in the northeast, but cases are rising across the entire country. The average number of new cases is 37,000 per day, a 38% increase over the last two weeks. […]
Local News
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Hosts 5th Annual Deltas on the Run in Support of The Lupus Foundation
he South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (SBAC) is hosting its 5th Annual Deltas 5K Lupus Run/Walk. As an organization of predominantly African American women, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is uniquely positioned to impact not only the well-being of its membership, but also the families and communities we serve. The DeltaCare initiative is an internal wellness initiative under the programmatic thrust of Physical and Mental Health. It was created to promote self-care through physical wellness, emotional wellness, and awareness/advocacy. Specifically, the Red S.H.O.E. challenge is the physical health component of DeltaCare that encourages members to engage in healthy behaviors. S.H.O.E. is an acronym for Self-care, Healthy Options, and Exercise. […]
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FPL Pledges nearly $1 Million to MDC to Support Black Students in Tech
Miami Dade College (MDC) and longtime collaborator and supporter Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) announced an $800,000 investment in scholarships for Black students to facilitate the completion of baccalaureate degrees in the technology field. The funds from FPL will be used to cover tuition, fees, books and transportation costs for eligible Black students facing a financial need over the next 4 years. This support will allow students to focus on their education, accelerating completion and entry into the tech workforce. Additionally, the Miami Dade College Foundation will create an endowed fund to allow for the sustainability of the program, providing scholarships in perpetuity. This development comes as Tech Equity Miami is officially launched to celebrate a $100 million investment in tech in Miami and with MDC as the educational partner. […]
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Johnson’s portrait in exhibit of prominent state lawyers
Johnson’s portrait is part of a traveling exhibit of Florida legal history project titled “Path to Unity.” It’s an illustration of the Florida Bar’s break from segregation to becoming a multi-cultural organization that makes inclusion part of its daily operation. The exhibit is simply titled “Legends.” […]
National News
Four Major Shootings in the U.S. Over Easter Weekend
At least four major shootings broke out across the United States over the Easter weekend, including one at a party in Pittsburgh that left two teenagers dead and several others injured early Sunday. […]
National News
‘Abbott Elementary’ Teams Up With Feeding America To Eradicate Food Insecurity
The prevalence of food insecurity is one of the nation’s most pressing issues. The creators behind the hit ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary are using the show’s platform to spread awareness about the disparities surrounding food injustice. According to Variety, the show’s team joined forces with Disney-ABC TV and Warner Bros. Television to donate thousands of meals to the nonprofit Feeding America. […]
Health
CDC: Syphilis Rates Among Infants Up 235% In Four Year
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that syphilis rates in infants have increased by 235% in four years. From 2019 to 2020, the number of babies infected with syphilis increased by approximately 15%, bringing the total to a 20-year high. Early data from 2021 suggests the trend is just growing worse, according to the CDC, echoing nationwide increases in other STD rates that did not slow throughout the pandemic. […]
Health
Actor Malik Yoba Seeks to Champion Social Equity in the Cannabis Space
Mr. Yoba describes himself as a “serial entrepreneur,” with a history in real estate development and his recent entry in the cannabis space. […]
Health
Study: Hair chemicals increase Black women’s cancer risk
Black women face higher risks of breast cancer. That much has been known for a while now. However, research has revealed that the use of chemical hair products increases Black women’s risk for cancer even more. […]