Author: Carma Henry

Navy Office of Community Outreach

Nearly 1,000 adults and youths attended a Black “Community Wealth Building Day” on Saturday, November 11, sponsored by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). Over the next two years, NAREB will host similar events in more than 80 cities. The events provide classes, workshops, and one-on-one counseling to advise families on homebuying, investing, and careers in real estate.

     Sitting slightly away from the edge of a rug, flanked by two chairs at an angle to the fireplace, it’ll be the focal point of the room. Add the right paint and that plushy blanket you bought on vacation last year, and you’ll never want to leave. Making your home a welcoming retreat is always a goal and in the new book “Iconic Home” by June Reese, BID, you’ll welcome some fresh ideas.

The tennis great and civil rights icon will be added to a list of women to be honored during Women’s History Month in March.

In fact, there’s been only one Black majority-owned team in league history.

     Despite making up only 15% of the public school population, Black students were 35% of those who reported being bullied because of their race.

      From the lectern, the master of ceremonies glanced over the crowd that gathered for the news conference introducing Ron Washington as the Angels’ new manager.

     Division II playoff football and the MEAC championship race dominate this weekend’s games. With the SWAC West situation very much up in the air (and two coaches out of a job), it promises to be another week of exciting scoreboard-watching.

Tobacco Free Florida in Broward County is working to educate the community and increase awareness on the importance of tobacco free organizations and the benefits of hosting tobacco free events.

-Visit Lauderdale offers a sneak peek of its custom-built float as it prepares to participate for the first time in the Rose Parade® presented by Honda. The float will make its grand debut on Monday, January 1, 2024, at 8 a.m. PST/11 a.m. EST during the live telecast of the 135th Rose Parade® in Pasadena, California, airing on NBC and ABC.