After graduating from Georgia State in 1972, Gantt was awarded a graduate fellowship to enroll at the Washington Journalism Center. While there, he worked as a U.S. Capitol correspondent, reporter, and documentary producer for National Public Radio. His 1973 documentary about gospel music’s impact and contributions to all musical genres was aired on 77 radio stations nationwide at the time.
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Among those who resumed work on campus in Phase 1 were President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., and his Senior Leadership Team, the Office of Controller, Office of University Budget, and Office of Procurement Services.
After weeks of media coverage about rioters and looters who hijacked protests following George Floyd’s death, Washington D.C. held its breath as Juneteenth marches wound up…
Martin Folsom, an 18-year old high school senior student from Florida, is graduating as valedictorian of his class despite the challenges of being homeless over the years.
A Fort Lauderdale police officer who is under investigation after fatally shooting an unarmed Black man in the back in early March has a lengthy history of use-of-force reviews.
In Tallahassee, Florida, police confirmed Monday they found the dead body of 19-year-old African American, Black Lives Matter activist Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau, who had been missing for just over a week.
On June 14, I watched the movie “Da 5 Bloods.” This movie was produced, directed, and written by Spike Lee. This movie is about four African American vets that battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their deceased squad leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide.
One thing I learned about myself during this pandemic is the love I have for my community. I wanted everyone to know how important it was to wear their face masks and to social distance yourself from others.
The Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with Delta Educational Life Development Foundation recently awarded over $53,000 in scholarships to over thirty Broward County Public Schools seniors at their 42nd Annual “In Pursuit of Excellence” Scholarship Awards Program.
Jakari J. Griffin was born here in Fort. Lauderdale, receiving his education in the Broward County School System. He attended Virginia S. Young Elementary and Parkway Middle School. During the latter, he was a part of many Blackled community/school organizations leading towards his high school years in Fort Lauderdale High. These organizations include: