On the 116th anniversary of the Springfield Race Riot, President Joe Biden signed a proclamation establishing the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Springfield, Illinois. The new monument will preserve 1.57 acres of federal land and highlight a significant but painful moment in American history, when a white mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, leading to the lynching of two Black men and widespread destruction of homes and businesses.
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Anyone can recycle their gently used sneakers at any Rack Room Shoes location by simply dropping them into the collection boxes found in each store. The sneakers are then shipped to Sneaker Impact’s headquarters in Miami, Florida, where they are sorted for distribution.
The grassroots group Black Men Win Together, in partnership with the South Florida Black Prosperity Alliance, has launched the inaugural Black Men Win Tailgate. The event is set to Unite, Inform, and Mobilize a diverse, multi-generational group of Black men, including seniors, young adults, teens, husbands, fathers, veterans, business owners, community leaders, and activists, in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, for meaningful change and improved conditions within the Black community beyond the 2024 election cycle.
Pompano Beach Arts is excited to announce the new Artists in Residence (AiR) class at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA). This dynamic initiative offers a unique opportunity for creative exploration, collaboration, and growth within South Florida’s vibrant arts community. Each season, new artists are selected through a competitive process. This year’s class features artists with an expansive array of creative techniques and influences. During this semester, the artists will be showcased through dedicated exhibitions and major events including Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2025, while also interacting with the community through art workshops
“I am thrilled that this year, we were able to support six SJGC students in attending the NABJ conference. For many of them, this was their first time going to the convention. From the career fair to the various workshops and receptions, they took it all in. Going to NABJ not only expanded their immediate knowledge about the industry, but it helped them to forge relationships that will last a lifetime,” said Lowe, who was a panelist, along with former SJGC Division Director Dorothy Bland, Ph.D., on the session “Next Gen Impact on Media and the Local News Scene.”
Chicago has transformed into one of the most fortified locations in the world this summer as the Windy City plays host to the Democratic National Convention (DNC). With the influx of thousands of delegates, media personnel, and political dignitaries, the city has seen unprecedented security measures involving the Secret Service and state and local police, turning downtown Chicago into a near-impenetrable fortress.
New FAMU Interim President Dr. Timothy Beard wasted no time in making changes at FAMU, and he didn’t start small. According to documents, Beard asked for the immediate resignation of members of the FAMU senior leadership team by the end of today.
The 2024-2025 school year has officially begun in Broward County, with 251,000 students enrolled in 239 public schools and 87 charter schools. This year, the district has implemented two significant changes to enhance safety and minimize distractions: metal detectors in all public high schools and restrictions on cell phone use.
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Kevin Nottage, from Broward County, Florida, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) fires an M240B machine gun crew-served live fire exercise while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, August 1.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and District 9 Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee will officiate the groundbreaking ceremony for the next phase of Quail Roost Station, an affordable housing development designed for seniors, on Wednesday, August 14 at 11:00 a.m.