The wait is over — the official gallery from Precision Girls Mentoring’s 20th Anniversary Celebration has been unveiled, capturing the joy, pride, and powerful moments of an unforgettable evening.
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The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) has extended a special invitation to Bobby Henry, Sr., publisher of the Westside Gazette, to moderate a Presidential Townhall titled “The State of Black America — A Public Safety Perspective.” The townhall will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 7–9 p.m. at the Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, Florida, as part of NOBLE’s Annual Training Conference (Aug. 8–12).
When a community comes together to honor its own, something powerful happens. On August 1, 2025, that power was on full display as Kayla Turner, founder of Kayy Love Management, and the Positivity Pays Foundation, co-founded by Ramon Robinson and Brandon Freeny, hosted a sold-out celebration honoring five exceptional community figures through the Community Anchor Trading Card Series.
Legal woes mount over presidential selection process
Dr. Albert Mosley, Bethune-Cookman University’s new president, was quite transparent and even got some donations for B-CU during a Meet and Greet event at the Julia T. & Charles W. Cherry Cultural & Educational Center on July 23.
A group of bills recently proposed in Congress would address the significant health concerns associated with hair products commonly used by Black women. The bills target chemicals and substances in hair products that have been linked to diseases such as cancer. The move comes as scientists and politicians have come to focus on hair products that Black customers and hairdressers often use.
In Bradenton, Florida, an impactful artist whose work has been recognized on a national level. Jamiel Law is now a familiar name in artistic circles after he was awarded the Coretta Scott King Book Award for Illustration for his work on Jimmy’s Rhythm and Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin.
We are the future. It may be overused, but it is true. So, I encourage you to get to know the young people around you, because their opinions are important too.
There was something inspirational about what took place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center. The inaugural Sistrunk Empowerment Summit wasn’t just another meeting on the calendar; it was a moment of reflection, truth, and transformation. With over 200 people gathered in person and online, we didn’t just talk about the Sistrunk Corridor, we spoke for it, with it, and through it. We came together as neighbors, visionaries, and advocates determined not to be left out of the conversation about our own future.