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Coward and Coward are defiantly no cowards

October 18, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Ol Pete watched with glee as Alfreda Coward of Coward and Coward Law spoke truth to power in the most eloquent way possible at the Board meeting on Tuesday. If you recall, Ol Pete called it months ago when reporting that Broward schools uses the process of “rejecting all bids” when a vendor who they don’t like wins a contract. Coward and her sister, Kimberly responded to a request for proposal to provide legal services to the district. Only two vendors applied, and Coward and Coward were awarded the bid. District staff notified them that they had won and began the process of negotiating contract terms. […]

GOP Leaders, Medical Groups Clash in Trans Cases

October 18, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Briefs filed Friday at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals offer clashing views of treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, particularly for adolescents with gender dysphoria. […]

Harriet Tubman: The Guiding Star of Freedom and Equality

October 18, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Few figures in American history are as revered as Harriet Tubman. Her journey from a life of enslavement to that of a liberator is nothing short of remarkable. Born into adversity, she became a guiding light in the pursuit of freedom and equality. Harriet Tubman’s story is a testament to courage, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of justice. […]

Florissant Native Serves with Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group

October 18, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Petty Officer 1st Class Iwomi Valdiviezo, a native of Davie, Florida, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group operating out of Norfolk. […]

JM Family Celebrates ‘South Florida’s Achievers

October 18, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The Black Achievers Program celebrates the contributions of inspiring members of South Florida’s Black community. The program was first established in 1992 as the African American Achievers Awards and was the vision of automotive legend Jim Moran. Over the years, more than 160 individuals have been recognized for positively impacting the world around them, and over $700,000 has been donated to nonprofit organizations on the honorees’ behalf. […]

The Brothers of Okeechobee Lodge #54 and Sisters of Dixie Bell #116

October 12, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The Brothers of Okeechobee Lodge #54 and Sisters of Dixie Bell #116, along with visiting lodges, visited the mass grave in WPB to honor the 674 African American men, women and children who perished during that horrible storm. […]

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State Fights Medicaid Eligibility Allegations

October 12, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is trying to fend off a potential class-action lawsuit that alleges the state has not provided adequate information to Medicaid beneficiaries before dropping them from the health-care program. […]

The Florida Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Issues Report Regarding Florida Election Code Changes

October 12, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Broward County Supervisor of Elections, Joe Scott’s voice is amplified, and his quotes are highlighted in the recent report filed by The Florida Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights issues regarding Florida Election Code changes. […]

Public, Private, Charter Eeny Meeny Miny Moe-who will go-where’s Dr. Wanza

October 12, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Public, Private, Charter Eeny Meeny Miny Moe-who will go-where’s Dr. Wanza […]

Kevin McCarthy was fired as speaker of the House of Representatives on October 3, 2023.

October 12, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The vote to remove him from the speakership was 216 to 210, with eight Republicans voting with the Democrats. McCarthy won’t seek the position of speaker again after being removed by the House. […]