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       Thompson had served in both the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate, alternating between the branches of legislature.  Upon her passing on Feb. 13, she was currently a member of the Florida Senate following a 21-point victory in her re-election bid.

 BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — He rejected the narrative of “fake news” and “alternative truths,” pledging that Black-owned media would persist in exposing lies and amplifying the voices of Black communities nationwide.

       AT least 42 people have been killed in intense storms barreling through several states – and more severe weather is on the way.

       Twin brothers from Georgia were believed to be headed to Boston to visit some friends when their family was notified they never made it to their destination. Instead, the two were found dead in the mountains bordering North Carolina. Now, their family is pushing back on the police’s troubling conclusion of what happened to the boys.

Where are all the Black People Going?

   President Donald Trump’s latest attack on so-called “woke” culture has escalated to extreme censorship that should alarm anyone who values free speech, self-identification, and equal opportunity. His administration has compiled a massive list of banned words that federal agencies are instructed to avoid, including “Black,” “equity,” “inclusion,” “women,” “disabilities,” “mental health,” and “oppression.”

 BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The department oversees programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), serving 7.5 million students. Transferring IDEA oversight to another agency, as Trump’s plan suggests, could jeopardize services and protections for disabled students.

       Dr. Karlton O. Johnson, principal of Cypress Run Education Center in Broward County

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “Americans deserve fair wages, safe workplaces, and good benefits in exchange for their hard work—and forming a union helps workers fight for fairness in their workplace,” Booker said.

Broward County’s business, political and community leaders and collaborators gathered on February 19th to celebrate the grand opening of History Fort Lauderdale’s newest permanent exhibit, “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward.” This significant exhibit, developed in collaboration with esteemed local organizations including the African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward Main Library Historic Archives, American Legion Post 220, Northwest Federated Woman’s Club, Links Inc., Broward County’s Black fraternities and sororities and Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant, explores the rich history and enduring impact of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County’s Black community from 1793 to the present day.