Author: Carma Henry

This summer, Florida has opted out of receiving additional funding for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Program, a decision that could leave millions of children in the state, without proper nutrition. The Summer EBT Program aims to bridge the nutritional gap for low-income families during the summer months when school is out. Participating families receive $120 per eligible child, distributed as $40 per month for three months, to purchase food from different stores. By leaving the $250 million on the table, the state risks worsening Florida’s hunger population. In response, Florida State Senator Rosalind Osgood (D-Broward County) released this statement

     James Washington, the president and general manager of The Atlanta Voice, a longtime advocate of the Black press, and the 2019 National Association of Black Journalist Legacy Award winner passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

‘Test Your Bible Knowledge’

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Florida Black Caucus Conference

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