Anthony Brunson, PA, last week announced its official rebrand to Brunson Borno & Associates, marking a new chapter in the Black-owned assurance, tax and advisory firm’s 40-year history. The change comes as Anthony “Tony” Brunson, president and CEO of the company, introduces Jean Borno as a new business partner.
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Malia Wakesho-Ajwang, a young African American student from Atlanta, Georgia, has created an AI-powered app after struggling to manage schoolwork following her ADHD diagnosis. Her platform helps students organize assignments, identify priorities, and break large tasks into smaller, more manageable steps.
“The transitioning of our community mother, our matriarch, has created a void that will be extremely difficult to fill. She touched so many lives from the cradle to centenarians. She was the epitome of what sisterhood; motherhood and a community servant should look like.”
The Fort Lauderdale community is mourning the transition of Mrs. Daisy Mae Williams, a beloved servant leader whose nearly nine decades were marked by abiding faith, devotion to family and a commitment to others.
R&B singer, songwriter and pianist Benjamin “Benny” Latimore, known to generations of fans simply as Latimore, has died at the age of 86.
If you have been a fairly consistent NOTS reader, then you are probably cognizant of my respect and admiration for Coach Chennis Berry—not only because he is an exceptional leader of young men, but also because he has succeeded at every appointed stop, including Benedict and now South Carolina State.
New for the 2026-2027 season: Students in grades 3-12 are welcome to sign up. The curriculum has been expanded and revised to teach younger grades (3-5) with lessons devised for their learning levels. The curriculums for middle- and high-school students, and adults, have been completely refreshed, promising a new learning experience for returning students.
OIC of South Florida today announced the return of the Middle Class Summit, taking place September 9–10, 2026, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Now marking 25 years of impact for OIC of South Florida, this year’s summit, themed “Imagine. Innovate. Elevate.,” arrives at what the organization calls a turning point for the American middle class, bringing together more than 500 business executives, policymakers, workforce innovators, educators and national thought leaders for two days of dialogue focused on solutions.
“Being in a relationship is a blessing, but it takes work,” said Mikelange Olbel, president and CEO of Community-Based Connections, Inc. “Whether you are married, dating, co-parenting, rebuilding a strained relationship, or a single parent seeking a healthier relationship with the other parent, you’ll benefit from this insightful, heartfelt conference that seeks to create stronger dads, stronger moms and stronger families that will thrive, evolve, and build a better community. We are proud to offer our Stronger Together Couples Conference as part of our larger effort to provide meaningful, practical support to create a foundation for long-term parenting success.”
“Being in a relationship is a blessing, but it takes work,” said Mikelange Olbel, CEO of Community-Based Connections, Inc. “Whether you are married, dating, co-parenting, rebuilding a strained relationship, or a single parent seeking a healthier relationship with the other parent, you’ll benefit from this insightful, heartfelt conference that seeks to create stronger dads, stronger moms and stronger families that will thrive, evolve, and build a better community. We are proud to offer our Stronger Together Couples Conference as part of our larger effort to provide meaningful, practical support to create a foundation for long-term parenting success.”