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Serena Williams Builds Schools in Jamaica, Africa

December 5, 2019 Carma Henry 0

In a recently released video, Williams donned a pair of jeans, workboats, a hardhat and went to work on Salt Marsh Elementary School in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica. Williams, who has won a total of 39 Tennis Grand Slams – including Doubles titles, has also built grade schools in Uganda, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. Williams built the Marsh Elementary through a partnership with the nonprofit Helping Hands Jamaica, while the schools in Africa were in conjunction with Build Africa. […]

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Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Community by Community

November 29, 2019 Carma Henry 0

     The U.S. Government (USG) theme for World AIDS Day 2019—Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Community by Community—reflects the lessons we’ve learned about the importance of strong partnerships with communities and of delivering person-centered, stigma-free HIV prevention, treatment, and care services that meet the needs of each individual. […]

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Tribute to GARTH REEVES SR.

November 29, 2019 Carma Henry 0

On behalf of MIA Media Group, it brings me great sadness to learn of the passing of South Florida civil rights legend and Miami Times Publisher Emeritus Garth C. Reeves Sr. At the age of 100, the patriarch of the Black Press passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. […]

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Congressional Black Caucus Members Visit U.S.-Mexico Border: “Mistreatment of Black Immigrants is Another ‘Stain on America’”

November 29, 2019 Carma Henry 0

     “This happens as our country grapples with [a president] who makes it clear that he welcomes immigrants from places like Norway, but not ‘sh-thole’ countries. He’s breaking the law. International law states that if you are from a country that’s experiencing distress, you can request asylum. Trump has done everything he can to block that and to make the United States not compliant with international law,” Bass noted. […]

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Doris Italian Market & Bakery Donates Thanksgiving Meals

November 29, 2019 Carma Henry 0

     Doris’ special pre-Thanksgiving deliveries included all the traditional fixings of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, cranberry sauce and pie. At Abi’s Place, 13 families were treated to a Thanksgiving meal for the annual “Friendsgiving.” In Sunrise, Arc Culinary, a social enterprise of Arc Broward, helped carve the turkey and taught the School of Hire students how to properly set a table with linen and cutlery for the special meal. […]

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ChildNet, in partnership with local child welfare agencies, celebrates National Adoption Month! in November

November 22, 2019 Carma Henry 0

ChildNet, a Community-Based Care lead agency that protects abused, abandoned and neglected children in the community, in partnership with other child welfare agencies and local stakeholders, will celebrate National Adoption Month with a ceremonial National Adoption Day on Saturday, November 23 at the Broward County Courthouse, during which 50 children will be adopted. […]