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.
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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.
Lauderhill’s summer internship program wrapped up with a celebration of growth, teamwork, and sweet success! Interns from across city departments gained real-world experience and built lasting connections. The day ended with ice cream at Cleveland Ice Cream (8759 NW 50th St), a perfect treat for a job well done. Huge thanks to Junior Achievement, Lauderhill Parks and Recreation, and all who helped empower our future leaders. #Lauderhill #YouthLeadership #InternshipSuccess
Many who most recently became aware of Marva Johnson – a lawyer and corporate lobbyist who has been named Florida A&M University’s 13th president – know of her professional and political background, which has drawn a high level of opposition from within the FAMU community.
The traffic stop has nonetheless reopened long-simmering questions about how JSO treats Black residents, and the wisdom of what are known as pretextual traffic stops – a tactic in which police stop drivers for minor traffic infractions with the underlying goal of searching the car. Critics of such stops have said they disproportionately affect Black drivers and erode community trust.
Marketing professionals Angela D. Amos, Samuel K. Doss and Gregg M. Goldstein, attorney Meisha K. Coulter and mortgage broker Scott Brian Roberts have joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County’s Board of Directors.
Broward County Public Schools becomes the first district nationwide to implement innovative platform that connects schools directly with local businesses
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — A landlord has filed an eviction complaint against U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, who represents Florida’s 7th Congressional District, alleging that Mills failed to pay tens of thousands of dollars in rent on a luxury apartment in Washington, D.C.
For so many in the African American community and across the world, the loss of Malcolm Jamal Warner is one that cuts deep. His passing feels personal, like we’ve lost a brother, a storyteller, a visionary. It’s not just the end of a remarkable life, but the departure of a rare and radiant talent who gave of himself in every role, every note, and every word.