Melvin Wright is already making history, establishing the first and only HIV awareness club in Broward County at Deerfield Beach High School called “Speak Out,” to inform students about HIV prevention!
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Feb 01 – Feb 28 Black History Month During February, we honor the triumphs and incomparable contributions of African Americans and Black people worldwide by celebrating…
A methodology for financial success for a Black man in the United States must address systemic and historical challenges while emphasizing empowerment, education, and resilience. Below is a structured plan that incorporates these elements:
Authorities are investigating a late-night shooting outside the NAACP Fort Lauderdale/Broward Branch headquarters, an incident that has sparked outrage in the community and raised concerns about safety and equity in law enforcement response.
The Richmond Heights community came together on Saturday, February 1, 2025, for a momentous celebration marking 75 years of history, resilience, and cultural impact. The 75th Anniversary Brunch & Awards, hosted at Zoo Miami’s Florida Room, honored the community’s rich legacy and the leaders who have shaped its past, present, and future.
Every owner of a home security system will extoll the peace of mind it provides. Strada services annotated the security systems merits, “A well-designed security system provides a comprehensive shield against various threats, safeguarding your property and peace of mind.” We can thank the genius intellect of a Black inventor Marie Van Brittan Brown. Astonishingly, Marie’s brilliance was masked as a hard working nurse in New York city. Crime in the early ‘60s was rampant in Queens. That Black area had notoriously slow police response times. Her husband Albert worked as an electronics technician and their shifts were spaced erratically throughout the day. This would often leave her alone at night and they were both feared for her safety. Plato wrote “Necessity is the mother of invention.” and it sparked the home security foundation we use today.
Residents of Our Royal Palm neighborhood are raising concerns about the treatment of customers at The Blue Store, a local convenience shop that many rely on for daily essentials. Complaints have surfaced about the way customers primarily African American residents are spoken to by store employees and the business practices that some feel are exploitative.
The New Mount Olive Baptist Church was filled with reverence, inspiration, and a call to action as the Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted the 49th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Celebration. With the theme “Remembering! Celebrate! Act! Move! A New Day and A New Challenge!”, the event honored the legacy of Dr. King and inspired the community to continue the fight for justice and equality.
In the 1980 presidential election, fresh out of Purdue University with a degree in political science and minors in community development, industrial management, and history, I found myself stepping into an unexpected role as a consultant for the Republican Party. At the time, 95% of Black Americans were registered Democrats, a legacy of the civil rights movement and its alignment with liberal policies. Yet, I saw something different. I knew Ronald Reagan was going to win, and I predicted that his presidency would pave the way for 12 years of Republican rule, with George H.W. Bush following in his footsteps.
Orlando based Attorney Greg Francis won $1.25 Billion for Black Farmers in the Largest Civil Rights Settlement in American History.