This Father’s Day, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum is offering area leading men a Caribbean-style dinner and concert, featuring the Jesse Jones Jr. Quartet, which delivers jazzy sax vibes with a modern R&B feel, and Melton Mustafa, one of the great trumpet players of our region.
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United Way Miami (UWM) held a news conference Tuesday at the Opa-locka Executive Airport to announce its new support of the aviation industry through the expansion of workforce fund UpSkill Miami, in partnership with the Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS).
The Lone Ranger’s slogan is “Hi-yo, Silver! Away!” The Guardian wrote, “Historians estimate that 20% to 25% of the people who settled the continental US west – a region from Washington state to Montana and New Mexico to California – were Black men and women. They moved cattle on horseback, settled towns, kept the peace and delivered the mail in the wild, wild west. But Black cowgirls and cowboys have been pretty much invisible to most. For nearly 200 years, two separate cowboy narratives, one Black and one White, have trotted side by side in the US.”
The Boys and Girls Club, Inc. of Northeast FL (Club), is proud to announce its collaboration with Florida A&M University’s Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) to address the unlawful use of marijuana and its adverse effects on youth.
As a representative deeply invested in the well-being of my constituents, I feel compelled to shed light on the harmful impact of the MAGA agenda. While its proponents claim to champion America’s greatness, the reality is far from uplifting, especially for Black Americans.
A man sentenced to death for killing an Orlando police officer in 2017 has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that a prosecutor misled jurors during sentencing proceedings.
President Joe Biden’s recent efforts to engage with the Black community through prominent organizations like the NAACP and prestigious institutions such as Morehouse College underscore his recognition of the pivotal role Black voters play in his political success. However, these efforts may fall short if they do not include direct engagement with Black-owned media and other influential platforms within the community. As the election season heats up, Biden’s chances of securing a second term could hinge on whether he maximizes every opportunity to connect authentically with Black Americans.
Today, regions spanning from New York to Alabama are experiencing a level 2 of 5 storm threat, indicating a slight risk of severe weather. This broad area includes several major cities, with Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. facing the highest risk for tornadoes. The storm system is expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail, along with the possibility of isolated tornadoes, particularly in the mid-Atlantic region.
Transitioning to college life as a first-year student marks the end of playtime and the beginning of what some might call the “Big League.” Waking up in the dormitory can feel surreal, as the realization hits that you’re no longer sheltered under your parents’ roof. Gone are the days when simply looking cute while moving in would suffice. Regardless of the location, the move-in process tends to be sweltering, and you’re not the only one feeling the heat.
Boyd Anderson’s Haitian Heritage Presents Soul of a Journey of Haitian Heritage through performances, traditions, and storytelling on May 17, 2024, at Boyd Anderson in the auditorium “Community Extravaganza”.