Author: Carma Henry

Following a deadline set by Columbia University, students occupying an encampment on campus were required to vacate the premises. The encampment, initially established as a protest against the university’s investments and policies, had been a focal point of activism for weeks. However, the university administration deemed it necessary to enforce the deadline, citing safety concerns and the need to restore normalcy to campus operations. As the deadline passed, some students chose to comply and dismantle the encampment, while others remained defiant, vowing to continue their protest. Tensions between the administration and student activists escalated in the days leading up to the deadline, with both sides entrenched in their positions.

For the third consecutive year, Parkridge Elementary in Deerfield, partnered with  community leaders and stakeholders to sponsor a literacy program centered around reading, perhaps the most important, significant and impactful element in early childhood education. “Real Men Read “ is a collaborative initiative promulgated by the visionary, astute leadership of Parkridge Elementary principal , Mrs. Samantha Whitehead, her administrative staff and the devoted, dedicated Parkridge teachers.

Congratulations to the students of Dillard High School on their acceptances to Florida Memorial University (FMU)! That’s a great achievement! It sounds like the juniors and seniors had a successful takeover event at FMU, with 31 students receiving acceptance letters. Dillard High School and Broward County Public Schools must be proud of their students’ accomplishments

   Some Black people all over the world are afraid to stand up, afraid to speak out, afraid to fight for freedom, afraid to fight for righteousness, and afraid to fight the fights that need to be fought.

With a rich history and significance in Fort Lauderdale, it was wonderful to see the community coming together to celebrate the museum’s centennial milestone. The proclamation of Old Dillard Museum Days is a great way to honor its importance as a landmark and its contribution to the education and empowerment of black children in the area. The event received support from local leaders like Commissioner Beasley-Pittman with the involvement of the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation and Broward County Government. Let’s keep celebrating and preserving this valuable piece of history!

With tensions rising and unfortunate news all around us, there is a glimmer of hope for our local community with the naming of Dr. Tomara Mays as the recipient of the 2024 Tikkun Olam Award. The award, given by both Palm Beach Atlantic University and the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, not only celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, but honors individuals who embody the universal Jewish values of Chesed (kindness), Tzedakah (justice), and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). This recognition is a true testament to Dr. Mays commitment to championing initiatives that create meaningful change for our community’s most vulnerable populations.

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     “With his signature bowtie, big heart, and tenacious spirit, Donald embodied the very best of public service,” Murphy wrote in a statement on Wednesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a New York Democrat, expressed their condolences and offered prayers to Payne’s family and friends. Jeffries described him as a “highly effective public servant and compassionate leader.”