Some people leave their mark through titles and accomplishments. Others leave their mark through kindness, consistency, and a lifetime of service to others. As family and friends prepare to celebrate her 90th birthday, Delois Bailey Porter stands as a shining example of a life well-lived and a legacy still growing.
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For decades, Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell has been known as an entertainer, entrepreneur, youth mentor, and defender of free speech. Now, he’s asking voters to send him to Washington as the next representative for Florida’s 20th Congressional District. But is a lifetime of challenging authority, building community programs, and advocating for South Florida enough to prepare him for Congress?
The U.S. has emptied the immigration detention camp in the Florida Everglades known as Alligator Alcatraz after the state spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the high-profile facility to support President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
Such was the case at the Juneteenth Diaspora Candlelight Vigil, where history, faith, culture, and ancestry converged into an unforgettable evening of remembrance and celebration. What began with a simple request for permission from an elder evolved into a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of a people whose journey has stretched across continents, centuries, and generations.
As deaths from suicide, overdoses, and alcohol abuse rise among Black Americans, experts warn that cultural expectations around masculinity, mistrust of mental health systems, and a shortage of Black providers are preventing many men from getting help before it is too late.
HBCUs were established to educate Black Americans who were denied access to many predominantly white institutions. Land-grant universities and church-supported colleges across the country created opportunities for higher education, but they also fostered a powerful sense of belonging and cultural expression.
Registering for the Selective Service simply means a person’s information is entered into a system that could be used in the event of a national emergency. Being drafted, however, would only occur if the government officially reinstates the draft and begins calling individuals to serve in the military.
Questions about what North Miami Democratic Rep. Dotie Joseph wants to do after reaching term limits in November now have an answer: She hopes to reside in the Governor’s Mansion.
Reports indicate that Jolly is preparing to announce former Congresswoman Gwen Graham as his choice for lieutenant governor. If confirmed, the move would bring together two well-known names in Florida politics and signal an effort to build a coalition that reaches beyond traditional party lines.
Projected Revenue Loss for Florida School Districts and Counties Under Governor’s Property Tax Reform Proposal