One of the staples of Mt. Hermon’s month-long Black History observance is Greek Unity Day. On Sunday, February 19, 2023, Mt. Hermon AME Church celebrates its 29th Greek Unity Day observance at its 9:00 AM service under the dynamic leadership of Reverend Henry E. Green, III (Pastor Trae).
Author: Carma Henry
Carma Henry
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Last Tuesday, The School Board of Broward County, Florida voted to appoint Dr. Valerie S. Wanza as Task Assigned Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools (BCPS). Dr. Wanza will remain in the role while the School Board negotiates a contract with Dr. Earlean C. Smiley who was selected as Interim Superintendent. The unanimous vote, which took place during a Special School Board meeting on Tuesday, February 7, followed the School Board’s acceptance of Dr. Vickie L. Cartwright’s mutually agreed resignation as Superintendent.
Pompano Beach Cultural Center is proud to host stellar jazz vocalist and violinist Nicole Yarling along with members of the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band. This free concert is presented by the Gold Coast Jazz Society, in honor of Black History Month. The performance takes place on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 7:30 pm. General admission tickets are free, but reservations are required. For more information, www.pompanobeacharts.org
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022, which is a landmark bill to deal with and reduce gun violence, gives the government permission to spend money on community safety.
She’s in— Nikki Fried, the last Democrat to win a statewide election in Florida, is jumping into the crowded contest to lead the Florida Democratic Party.
“I was working at a dealership as a full-time mechanic, while also being a part time personal chef. After three years, I wanted to be in a new environment. Around that time, food trucks started appearing and I found myself at local food truck events.
Last month, the U.S. House passed a bill ordering the removal of Taney’s statue.
The bill declared that Taney’s actions “renders a bust of his likeness unsuitable for the honor of display to the many visitors to the Capitol.”
To paraphrase a speech from Dr. King, “If you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice. Say that I was a drum major for peace.” Critically, thinking who was our Drum major? In a recent poll of 55 people– Black, White, College educated and not, age: 36 – 93 years old, the results were varied. All the Blacks gave a “knee-jerk” pick for President Obama. Let’s explore the other choices.
Black History Month is celebrated in February. The award-winning television show Traveling With Denella Ri’chard will broadcast a “one-hour Black History Special” on nationally syndicated television in 40+ ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, AND FOX markets from February 4 – March 5, 2023.
The Wimbley-Jackson family just keeps on giving. Our student athlete honoree Antione Jackson, a 6’1” 175 lb. defensive back from Dillard High School, is the first cousin of last week’s honoree DJ Wimbley. A superb athlete who combines speed, quickness, agility and strength, Antione has garnered attention from several major D-I universities including UM, Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Florida, Florida State, Colorado, et.al.