Feature

Farewell To Dr. Derrick Hughes

      Rev. Dr. Derrick J. Hughes is a gifted, passionate and anointed pastor, preacher and teacher. A genuine, courageous, dynamic and visionary leader, Dr. Hughes recently resigned as Senior Pastor of the historic First Baptist Church Piney Grove (FBCPG) in Lauderdale Lakes. He has previously served as a Senior Pastor in three other churches, always ending his tenure in good standing. Likewise, Dr. Hughes leaves an indelible mark of integrity, innovation, and progressive leadership. Under his leadership, the church has expanded its scope of services in the social, political and educational sectors. […]

National News

Advocates Say FBI Missing Children Data Misleading; Does Disservice to Black Juveniles

     According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 298,000 girls went missing in 2019 in the United States. The center noted that 205,802 of those missing are Black. “The FBI 2020 data suggest that number has changed,” Jefferson said. “But has it? “Part of the problem in the missing, endangered, and the exploited area is the difference in collecting and delivering data.” […]

Religion

AME Church Being Investigated by The Federal Government for Allegedly Mishandling $90 Million in Retirement Funds

      The African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), a predominantly Black church, is facing two lawsuits alleging that the global denomination’s retirement fund was mismanaged. According to the claims, the Nashville-based church misappropriated $90 million in retirement funds intended for thousands of pastors and other church retirees. […]

Entertainment

First Florida Live Screening of African American Comedy-Drama B-Boy Blues” Opens 24th Annual Outshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami at The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater on April 22

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, will open its 24th edition with the first Florida live screening of “B-Boy Blues” (2021) at The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater on April 22 at 7 p.m. Producer Circle members and filmmakers will enjoy a 5:30 p.m. pre-event Filmmakers Soirée. The film will be followed by a live Q & A and an opening night party featuring cast from the film, filmmakers and Vanguard honoree Venezuelan actress, model, and philanthropist Patricia Velásquez. […]