Author: Carma Henry

The founder and CEO of My Basket of Hope (MBOH), Doris Randall, will receive President Joe Biden’s “Presidential Honoree Award” on August 19, 2023 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Boynton Beach, FL. She is being honored for her tireless work to support and help those with cancer. Once one hears the diagnosis, “cancer, ”Ms. Randall is ready, delivering baskets of hope and encouragement to patients and survivors.

The North Broward Hospital District (NBHD) Board of Commissioners, which jointly supervises Broward Health, unanimously elected its officers at the July board meeting. Christopher Pernicano was elected chair; Paul Tanner was elected vice chair and Jonathan Hage was elected secretary/treasurer. The board has additional commissioners, including immediate past chair Stacy Angier, Nancy Stamper, Ray Berry, and Levi Williams.

   America’s democracy throughout its existence has faced multiple  threats such as the Civil War followed by two World wars and the January 6, 2021, insurrection.  Yet, none of these threats rise to the level of the current threat posed by former president Trump’s third presidential campaign.

Sextortion is a cybercrime where predators use social media networks, apps or gaming platforms to establish contact and build relationships with their victims. Posing as a teen, the predator pretends to spark romantic interest the victim, who is often a teen themselves, and manipulates them into sharing explicit photographs or videos. The new “friend” then threatens to expose them and share these photos with their family and friends unless they send money. 

      Teresa Bryce Bazemore, president of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco), delivered a powerful keynote address, “Advancing Racial Equity: Increasing Homeownership and Wealth Building,” at the recent 25th Annual Conference of the African American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) in Atlanta.

     It is with heavy hearts and deep reverence that we bid farewell to Dr. Benjamin  Stephenson, a remarkable individual whose life journey epitomized the triumph of perseverance, dedication, and trailblazing achievements. He departed this world on July 24, leaving behind a legacy that will forever inspire and uplift generations to come.

‘Test Your Bible Knowledge’

Netflix has finally premiered its first original African animation series titled “Supa Team 4.” The show, created by Zambian writer Malenga Mulendema, is part of the streaming giant’s Representation Matters Collection.

     “We have been so gratified by the overwhelmingly positive reception to our Summer Sizzle events. These last few months in South Florida have certainly been hot ones, and we say, if you can’t beat them, join them!” said Ty Tabing, Director, Cultural Affairs Department. “We continue our streak with the scorching music of Uproot Hootenanny, South Florida’s premier band of string pickers, and the white-hot, blazing talent of artist Kandy G Lopez.”

CANADY Funeral services for the late Johnnie Hazel Canady – 87 will be held August 5th a Mt. Zion AME Church of Oakland Park. HAWTHORNE Funeral…