Ol’ Pete has been sifting through rubble trying to make heads or tails of the complexities of construction projects within Broward schools. In reviewing the most recent Grand Jury report, The Detective learned that while there is an effort to make the $900 million bond project and its construction seem insurmountable, there are dozens of other large school districts that have taken on similar bond projects involving even more money.
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This year’s honoree, retired Circuit Court Judge Ilona Holmes, is the recipient of the James L. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award, presented in honor of Eta Nu founder, philanthropist, Broward educator and former principal of Blanche Ely High School, Mr. James L. Jones.
The Haiti Criminal Collusion Act of 2023 aims to address the issue of violence in Haiti by investigating and exposing the connections between criminal gangs and influential figures in politics and the economy. The legislation requires the secretary of state to provide an annual report to Congress, detailing these ties and their implications.
After nearly three decades of commendable dedication, Miami Beach Deputy Police Chief Wayne A. Jones was appointed chief of the department effective Sept. 1. In a unit of over 400-sworn officers, the 54-year-old makes history as the city’s first Black police chief.
“We have been so gratified by the overwhelmingly positive reception to our Summer Sizzle events. These last few months in South Florida have certainly been hot ones, and we say, if you can’t beat them, join them!” said Ty Tabing, Director, Cultural Affairs Department. “We continue our streak with the scorching music of Uproot Hootenanny, South Florida’s premier band of string pickers, and the white-hot, blazing talent of artist Kandy G Lopez.”
Since our Union began in 1776, the advocates of slavery recited the argument that Slavery was beneficial for Blacks. The current refrain is the Florida educational system positing that slavery was a vocational asset for Blacks. South Carolina Senator John C. Calhoun was one of the most vocal politicians advocating the benefits of slavery. In his 1837 anti-abolitionist speech he said, “Never before has the Black race of Central Africa, from the dawn of history to the present day, attained a condition so civilized and so improved, not only physically, but morally and intellectually.”
On Wednesday, July 26, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. General President Dr. Willis, L. Lonzer, III announced the Fraternity’s decision to relocate their 99th General Convention and 119th Anniversary Convention from Orlando, Florida, citing Governor Ron DeSantis’ “harmful, racist, and insensitive policies against the Black community.”
The Florida A&M University family mourns the loss of André D. Green, assistant dean of Students & director of the Efferson Student Union, Activities & New Student Orientation.
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is accepting applications from high school students interested in arts, journalism, and marketing to join the 2023/2024 Broward Center Teen Ambassador Program. High school students attending public, private or home school in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties are invited to apply to become a Teen Ambassador.