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Seven Broward College professors were named 2024-2025 Endowed Teaching Chairs, the highest academic award bestowed by Broward College to a faculty member for their excellence in the classroom. The exceptional faculty members were surprised by the news in their classrooms by Broward College Acting President Dr. Donald Astrab; Dr. Jeffery Nasse, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs; Megan Cottle, Vice President for Advancement and Chief Development Officer for the Broward College Foundation; and Dr. Stanley Marks, Chair of the Broward College Foundation Endowed Teaching Chair Selection Committee.

   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.” 

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.