Author: Carma Henry

     “We are extremely excited to spend time in South Florida, meeting with exceptional high school students and faculty, and discussing the great opportunities available in the Navy,” says LCDR Claudia Alday, with Navy Diversity and Outreach. “It is important for today’s students to understand that a Navy STEM career offers an exceptional future.”

Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center® is hosting its seventh annual ManateeFest on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ManateeFest 2023 attendees can enjoy free, family-friendly activities that celebrate Florida’s iconic manatees and local waterways. In addition to in-person activities, this event will feature a ManateeFest mobile event app, which will serve as a unique tool to keep all visitors in the know ahead of and during the festival. 

      Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., has announced the appointment of W. Rebecca Brown as chief financial officer (CFO)/vice president for Finance and Administration, effective immediately. 

By Dr. Mark James   Introduction       Throughout American history, exploitation of African talent has flowed from the rivers of inequality to the backs of people who…

  The truth about slavery days is not the only history that politicians desire to negate. They don’t want the facts about Native American genocide, Asian American incarceration or America’s roles in worldwide colonialism to be taught in schools either.

    Republicans chose to play Russian Roulette with raising America’s budget deficit. It’s as though they can’t wait to kill the economy. Just in case any of you’ve forgotten, the game of Russian roulette is a high stakes game for gamblers.  One could call it a game of life or death.

Will Gov. DeSantis Support Black History Month for Black Floridians?

     After being driven past the White hospital during two previous labors, my Mom was determined to force change. She purposefully waited until her contractions were advanced and called the ambulance, which seeing her state, took her to the nearest hospital, the White hospital. When the White nurses tried to refuse service, the examining doctor said it was too late and ordered, “We got to deliver this baby.” Thus, my Mom defied the “Whites Only” designation and ultimately won as she gave birth to me, the first Black to force the integration of the now closed Seaside Hospital in Long Beach, California. 

     Two things happened last week — one public, the other personal — that made me reflect on how far we’ve come as a nation, how we got here, and what it will take to keep that journey moving forward.

Whatever Phil the groundhog has to say about our weather, keep warm and happy at Old Town Untapped on February 3, 2023! The Resolvers, South Florida’s biggest and most high-energy reggae band, are bringing their powerful energy and positive vibes to heat up the night. Stop by Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA) to meet this month’s featured artist in residence, whimsical and creative ceramic artist Kim Ferguson. Indulge in some craft beer, delicious food, and explore artist vendors selling unique and artistic merchandise. Old Town Untapped takes place on the first Friday of the month from 6 – 10 pm and is free for all ages to attend.