    If beating a dead horse was a person, I would surely have a cowboy hat, like my daddy on my head and a leather whip in my hand.
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    Last week I told you that Browardâs Superintendent, Vickie Cartwright, behaves like someone else is her boss, not the Blind Nine Board members who appointed her to the office. Furthermore, not ONLY did they turn a blind eye to her actions, they all seem blind to the Superâs disregard for them.
    I continue to process what occurred on Tuesday with Browardâs Blind Nine and Superintendent Cartwright. Considering the fact that the building is named after the late and great Kathleen C. Wright, it is a disgrace that the behavior of the ten supposed leaders on that dais represent nothing of what she emulated: Justice, Truth, Transparency and Fairness.
By Deborah Laker Soul food, dancing and laughter mark many black get-togethers. But this past weekend and today, African Americans around the U.S. and elsewhere gather…
By George A. Willis Two years ago, Dave Christopher knew something had to change. COVID-19 shut down his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, in the spring of…
By Lem Satterfield Mykal Manswell speaks with maturity beyond his years, especially when addressing mental health concerns among African Americans related to racism and the pandemic.…
    Vickie Cartwright might have executed the hit job; however, âThe Blind Nineâ Board members gave their approval with a wink and a nod. Sure, they made comments like I donât agree, but they voted to approve unanimously. They hide behind, âthe superintendent has a right to create her organizational chart and hire and release staff that she believes will support her visionâ. âBe careful what you ask forâ, and still voted for and approved Cartwrightâs actions. The Blind Nine hide behind those words because it allows them to remain silent regarding the terrible injustice to loyal, long standing employees.
By Lem Satterfield Ashley Mudge is powered by art. She finds meaning in the upcoming June 17-19 Women Of Color Art Expo (WOCAX) at the downtown…
By Percy Lovell Crawford Otis Griffinâs ability as an athlete cannot be questioned. He played professional football, and he also captured the NABO light heavyweight title…
    While speaking to a group of pastors and community residents in North Broward, Superintendent, Vickie Cartwright said she will not hire anyone just because they are Black. She expects them to be qualified.