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Florida AKAs tackle rural voter turnout, push early voting

October 15, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Florida is famous for its razor thin statewide election margins. And for the last twenty years, the nail-biting phenomenon has been the only certainty voters and candidates are assured of when all the ballots are counted. In Election 2020 the Florida chapters of the nation’s oldest African American Greek sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha has launched an effort to increase Black voter participation in rural counties with significant Black voter population. […]

Broward County Schools are back in session: One student tests positive for COVID-19

October 15, 2020 Carma Henry 0

We have Miramar High, where the principal reported Monday that an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Central Park Elementary reported that a male student was sent home Friday by the isolation nurse with flu like symptoms. “The father took student to doctor to be tested and will notify school immediately of results.” It’s unclear if those results have come back. […]

Help Ring in Cheer and Charity for Broward Families in Need

October 15, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Synonymous with the Christmas season, “ringing the bell” at a Salvation Army Red Kettle has been a tradition since 1895. It’s not just about ringing a bell, however. All proceeds from the Kettle stay in Broward County and support the Salvation Army’s feeding, shelter and social service programs. Last year, the nonprofit organization raised more than $213,205 for the Greater Fort Lauderdale community. […]

Former Tennessee State running back Trabis Ward of Fort Lauderdale was shot and killed in Lauderdale Lakes

October 15, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Detectives are asking you to help find the gunman […]

President Obama Helps Floridians Make A Plan To Vote

October 13, 2020 keesto 0

Today, the Democratic National Committee is releasing a new voter education video featuring former President Barack Obama, who encourages Floridians to visit IWillVote.com to learn about the different options to cast their ballot and make […]

What can happen to HBCUs when COVID-19 hits

October 8, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Students and staff who tested positive want to remained nameless for fear of losing their scholarships and employment if they spoke out against the university for not being completely truthful concerning the outbreak. […]

Both Parties Embarrassed Themselves

October 8, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Both Parties Embarrassed Themselves […]

Coming Back Together

October 8, 2020 Carma Henry 0

At the start of this school year, many students didn’t have the opportunity to go back to school with all their peers. Thankfully, my school was able to allow the students back, but only at half capacity. […]

CELEBES SEA Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Bernardo Sanderson, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

October 8, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Bernardo Sanderson, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, applies safety wire to a hold back bar in the hydraulic shop of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. […]

The Salvation Army of Broward County is now accepting Holiday Angel Tree Program Family Recipient registraton

October 8, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Are you a family in need or know of a parent that has fallen on hard times? The Salvation Army of Broward County is now accepting online family applications for participation in its Angel Tree Program, the nonprofit organization’s signature holiday initiative that provides gifts to underserved children ages 10 and under.

Financially challenged parents looking to brighten their children’s holidays may visit The Salvation Army of Broward County’s website at www.salvationarmyflorida.org/fortlauderdale through October 18 (or until capacity is met). […]