The Black Press has sustained itself, keeping the mission alive even when faced with a variety of weapons formed against it. Early Black media professionals faced intimidation, sabotage and even death for the words and images they printed. The AFRO, for example, was founded August 13,1892 just months after The Free Speech and Headlight, a publication co-owned by teacher and activist Ida B. Wells, was burned to the ground on May 27, 1892.
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As ethics findings against Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.-20) dominate headlines, questions emerge about timing, power, and the future of a key Black access district. In an exclusive interview, the focus was not solely on Cherfilus-McCormick’s ethics hearing, but on examining a deeper issue: Are these allegations part of a legitimate ethics process and the search for truth, or part of a larger historical pattern of targeting Black political power?
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, South Atlantic Region, demonstrated its leadership in service and scholarship during the 73rd South Atlantic Regional Conference (SARC) in Orlando, collectively raising more than $40,000 in minutes, awarding scholarships to dozens of students, and convening influential HBCU leaders for a critical dialogue on institutional sustainability.
With heavy hearts but deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Levi Henry, Jr., Publisher Emeritus and Founder with his wife, Yvonne Henry (Deceased), of the Westside Gazette—a man whose vision gave voice to a people and whose purpose helped shape a community.
The passing of Nancy Metayer Bowen has left a void that words can scarcely fill. A proud daughter of Florida A&M University, a devoted public servant, and a respected Black woman leader, her life was a testament to purpose, compassion, and unwavering commitment to her community.
A bipartisan panel of the House Ethics Committee has now concluded after a rare public hearing that she committed 25 of 27 alleged ethics violations, citing “clear and convincing evidence” tied to campaign finance and the handling of approximately $5 million in federal relief funds.
On March 30th, the room filled with applause, laughter, and the kind of love that can only be built over a century. Catherine Green sat at the center of it all—graceful, radiant, and deeply present—as she celebrated her 100th birthday, a milestone that reflected not just the passing of time, but a life rich with purpose, resilience, and impact.
Florida Memorial University (FMU) will celebrate the academic accomplishments and dedication of its outstanding students at the annual Honors and Awards Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Lou Rawls Performing Arts Center.
The Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office will partner with Broward County Public Schools and several private and charter institutions for its annual High School Voter Registration Drive, scheduled for April 1–30, 2026.
State Attorney Harold F. Pryor was recognized for his outstanding leadership by the Broward Alliance of Black School Educators during its annual S.L.I.C.E. Conference in Miramar.