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The Florida Department of Education announced Friday that more than 50 math textbooks have been rejected

April 22, 2022 Carma Henry 0

The Florida Department of Education announced Friday that more than 50 math textbooks have been rejected from the state’s curriculum for the coming school year, citing references to critical race theory as one of the reasons for the rejections. According to the announcement, references to critical race theory, “inclusions of Common Core,” and the “unsolicited addition of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in mathematics” were among the reasons textbooks were rejected.  […]

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Rep. Wilson Urges Students to Apply for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships

April 22, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Recently, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) announced that the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is accepting applications for the 2022 United Health Foundation, Louis Stokes Health Scholarship Program, Ally Financial Law Scholars Program and Public Policy Scholars Program Scholarships, Stephen Feinberg Scholars Program and Multi-Year Program Scholarships, CBC Spouses Education Scholarships, CBC Spouses Essay Contest Scholarship, CBC Performing and Visual Arts Scholarships, and CBCF HBCU Scholarship. All qualified and motivated Black students who intend to pursue a degree within these fields are highly encouraged to apply. […]

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Reparations Are Overdue!

April 22, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     California is moving forward with a small cadre of cites and universities to make amends for the atrocity of US slavery. The canard against Reparations is succinctly stated by Dr. Thomas Sowell. Dr. Sowell is a Senior Fellow at Stanford University.  […]

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Florida Memorial University Grad Krystle Coleman making waves in Media Industry

April 22, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     Krystle’s Midori Star Media is in its seventh year of operation, representing clients both in the Miami area and across the country. Her boutique firm, Midori Star Media Group, showcases her clients through hands-on press relations, branding management, writing services, and creative directing. She is a contributing writer to Coveteur, has had her work featured in Bombshell and Vibe Magazine, and has been spotlighted in the Huffington Post. […]

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Hosts 5th Annual Deltas on the Run in Support of The Lupus Foundation

April 22, 2022 Carma Henry 0

he South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (SBAC) is hosting its 5th Annual Deltas 5K Lupus Run/Walk. As an organization of predominantly African American women, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is uniquely positioned to impact not only the well-being of its membership, but also the families and communities we serve. The DeltaCare initiative is an internal wellness initiative under the programmatic thrust of Physical and Mental Health. It was created to promote self-care through physical wellness, emotional wellness, and awareness/advocacy. Specifically, the Red S.H.O.E. challenge is the physical health component of DeltaCare that encourages members to engage in healthy behaviors. S.H.O.E. is an acronym for Self-care, Healthy Options, and Exercise. […]

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FPL Pledges nearly $1 Million to MDC to Support Black Students in Tech

April 22, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Miami Dade College (MDC) and longtime collaborator and supporter Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) announced an $800,000 investment in scholarships for Black students to facilitate the completion of baccalaureate degrees in the technology field. The funds from FPL will be used to cover tuition, fees, books and transportation costs for eligible Black students facing a financial need over the next 4 years. This support will allow students to focus on their education, accelerating completion and entry into the tech workforce. Additionally, the Miami Dade College Foundation will create an endowed fund to allow for the sustainability of the program, providing scholarships in perpetuity. This development comes as Tech Equity Miami is officially launched to celebrate a $100 million investment in tech in Miami and with MDC as the educational partner. […]