A high school graduate from Oklahoma is suing the district where she previously attended school because she claims administrators there forbade her from wearing a holy eagle plume on her graduation hat. The case, which was filed last week in Tulsa County by attorneys for the student, Lena’ Black, against Broken Arrow Public Schools and two district workers, centers on an encounter that happened last year just before graduation.
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Our Story: AIDS in the Black Community is a theatrical production composed of vignettes featuring cast of characters all keeping a secret; the fact that they are living with HIV. Audiences learn the back-story of the characters and the impact; not only on their lives, but those they love. To Millions of people all over the world live this story every day, and have been impacted by HIV in some way since the AIDS outbreak in 1981. Thirty years, it remains one of the most challenging and polarizing topics, specifically in the African American community. Our Story serves to address the topic of AIDS to begin the healing of Black communities and come together sharing information and understanding.
Elmore “Buddy” Bolling, at the young age of 39, was killed with a barrage of shotgun blasts and pistol shots from White assailants. The Montgomery Advertiser described how brazen it was. “The shooters didn’t even cover their faces; they didn’t need to. Everyone knew who had done it and why. ‘He was too successful to be a Negro,’ someone who knew Bolling told a newspaper at the time.”
My first year at The Illustrious Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University(FAMU) was everything I could’ve ever imagined and more! I met so many wonderful people and built so many important relationships that I’m so very grateful for.
My wife Sonia and I were aware that our neighborhood restaurant, Betty’s Soul Food, after a complete and thorough renovation, had reopened for business, but until this past today, we hadn’t patronized. I suppose that, like us, many persons were just beginning to feel comfortable enough to return to some degree of normalcy after the Covid pandemic to venture in the public arena.
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Founded in 2012, the South Florida Book Festival (SFBF) has made steady strides and is now one of the fastest-growing events of its kind across the southeast region. Each year it presents celebrity authors and respected thought-leaders. Professor Eddie Glaude Jr, comedian Rickey Smiley, director Eric Dean Seaton, and writer/producer of Boondocks Rodney Barnes were some of the featured authors of past festivals.
On June 4, 2023, the Kappa Foundation of Pompano Beach will celebrate the academic minds and success of students in the South Florida Area. This event will highlight the Achievements of the young men in the Kappa Leadership Development Mentor Program, showcasing our graduating seniors and recognizing several of our Florida Bright Futures Scholars.
Speculation among sports pundits and analysts is that Ja Morant may have been reaching out for help subconsciously based on a tweet or post to parents and daughter ending with the word “by.” It was alarming enough though prudent that someone called authorities requesting a wellness check. His explanation intimated that he was taking a break from his social media platforms. We pray that he has a positive outcome and a long and successful pro basketball career.
Broward Health is pleased to announce Dane Ficco, M.B.A., to its executive leadership team as Chief Executive Officer for Broward HealthPoint and Broward Health Physician Group. As CEO, Ficco will lead the overall strategic and operational management of both divisions.