The Florida Memorial University (FMU) Board of Trustees proudly announces the appointment of William C. McCormick, Jr., MBA (Class of 1987), as the 15th President of the institution. This historic appointment marks the first time in FMU’s 146-year history that an alumnus will lead the University.
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In its nonstop assault on the most vulnerable Americans, the Trump administration is preparing to impose sweeping cuts to Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a program that provides a lifeline for the nation’s poorest seniors, children, and severely disabled adults. The proposed rule would strip eligibility from hundreds of thousands and slash monthly payments by as much as one-third, even as new data confirms Social Security’s trust funds are facing insolvency within the next decade.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Late on August 14, day four of a military and federal law enforcement occupation of Washington, D.C., U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered that the Police Chief of Washington, D.C., Chief Pamela Smith, be replaced in the chain of command by Terry Cole, the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
April Ryan is joined by Texas House Representative Venton Jones to discuss why he left Texas in protest of the redistricting map, the threats received by Texas Democrats and their families, and how Republicans across the country seem beyond conversation or compromise.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE – President Trump’s takeover of D.C.’s police force and National Guard deployment ignores record crime drops and targets majority-Black cities with fear-driven rhetoric. From Baltimore to Chicago, data shows major declines in violent crime—yet Trump pushes a false chaos narrative to justify federal control and undermine Black leadership.
This past year of protests calling attention to systemic racism and police brutality has no doubt impacted our students, inviting conversations on the experiences of Black students within our classrooms. Many White teachers have been examining the ways in which they can make their classroom environments more welcoming and inclusive to Black students. To bring justice to the center of our work, White teachers can implement strategies to ensure that their spaces allow for Black children to feel seen, valued, and heard. In doing so, White teachers are fostering a learning environment where Black identity is affirmed, creating a culture of care and concern that fosters a sense of belonging.
In a surprise moment, he offered her the 1890 Agriculture Innovation Scholarship, worth $83,598. The scholarship covers full tuition, fees, and room & board.
Next month, the South Bay community will come together to celebrate the retirement of a woman whose name has become synonymous with service, leadership, and literacy. Deborah Gadson, Member Services Manager of the Clarence E. Anthony Branch of the Palm Beach County Library System, will soon retire after 25 transformative years of dedicated public service.
For 50 years, the Urban League of Broward County has been a driving force in advancing equity, economic empowerment, and educational opportunity for underserved communities. From workforce development and youth programs to small business support and health initiatives, ULBC has continued to uplift generations of families across the region.
‘All the young people should be recording these interactions with law enforcement,’ says lawyer