      The community came together for a special event paying tribute to the late Congressman John Lewis and highlighting the significance of Black votes in shaping our future. The candlelight memorial and fish fry took place on July 17th at Burrows Electric Co. in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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      Adding to this uncertainty, the Florida Board of Governors (FBOG) has threatened to eliminate several key programs at FAMU, including the law, nursing, and pharmacy schools. During a recent committee meeting, Vice Chair Alan Levine expressed his discontent by stating, âIâm prepared to vote to take these programs away if we canât do it the right wayâ (Tallahassee Democrat, June 28, 2024). These words are alarming and remind us of a troubling past when FAMUâs law school was defunded and repurposed to Florida State University (FSU). Now, discussions suggest a similar fate could befall the law school again, this time repurposed to the University of Central Florida (UCF).
       In an ironic twist of fate, Black women have been at the vanguard for reparations. Heroines like Jenny Slew were on the forefront of our fight. According to Women History Blog.com, âJenny Slew is believed to have been the first person held as a slave to be granted freedom through trial by juryâŚâ She was born about 1719 as the child of a free white Woman and a Black slave. She lived her life as a free woman until 1762 when she was taken and enslaved by John Whipple Jr.â
      ImagineCare LLC filed the lawsuit last week in Leon County circuit court after it was told it was âout of the runningâ for a contract, the lawsuit said. The multi-year contracts involve tens of billions of dollars, as about 3.14 million people received care through the Medicaid managed-care system as of May.
Experience the unique talents of five-time GrammyÂŽ-winning R&B artist PJ Morton and former Nickelodeon star That Girl Lay Lay at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts this August. These artists, known for inspiring and empowering through their music and storytelling, have left a lasting impact on audiences at this prestigious venue with their performances.
Hair in the Spirit Inc. presents HITS on Fifth, an annual charity performance which this year supports Heart Sista Inc., in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Broward Centerâs Arts Access program.
 The Spady Museum is employing 8/28âs national, online-giving platform to raise funds recently cut from its operating budget, due to the governorâs statewide veto of all arts and culture funding. All 8/28 proceeds will underwrite the programming expenses to hold the annual Dr. King commemoration, which draws approximately 300-400 guests each year.
Members of Floridaâs delegation to the Democratic National Convention threw their support Monday to Vice President Kamala Harris, a day after President Joe Biden dropped his re-election campaign.
Broward County Transit (BCT) is revving up ridership and community spirit with a fleet of dynamic buses that transform into rolling billboards for local celebrations. Forget the plain vanilla buses of yesterday â BCT is turning heads with eye-catching wraps that celebrate everything from holidays to hometown sporting heroes. This innovative approach isnât just about aesthetics; itâs about forging deeper connections with the people BCT serves.
      A Florida Department of Corrections requirement that inmates wear electronic bracelets to monitor their movements in one facility is raising concerns among some family members and advocates that refusal to wear the devices is resulting in punishment.