When most people think about Mother’s Day, they picture flowers, cards, and maybe breakfast in bed. But for some of us teens, it means a lot more than just a one-day celebration. It’s a chance to pause and really think about everything our moms, and the strong women in our lives, do for us, even the things we don’t always notice. Being a teen isn’t always easy, especially as a young male of color trying to figure out life, identity, and expectations all at once. And truthfully, having a parent or guardian isn’t always easy either. There are disagreements, rules we don’t like, and moments when it feels like no adult truly understands us. But at the same time, they’re often the ones checking on us, supporting us, and pushing us to become better versions of ourselves, even when we don’t realize it or appreciate it in the moment.
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*Oluwamodupe Oloyede’s graduation day came with an unexpected announcement. During Florida A&M University’s commencement ceremony, keynote speaker Omar Goff stepped to the podium and revealed that Oloyede — widely known as “Dupe” — had secured her first brand endorsement deal with Head & Shoulders, HBCU reports.
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) announced 13 scholarships for students pursuing higher education or technical training, including three new workforce development scholarships introduced this year. The program underscores FPL’s deep commitment to supporting education, community investment and building a skilled workforce that will power Florida’s future.
Florida GOP undermines Black voters, leveraging power politics at a high price
Students traveled together to attend Florida A&M University’s Spring Preview 2026, where they experienced firsthand the culture, pride, and opportunity that define the historic institution. For many, it was their first time stepping onto a college campus of this scale. For others, it solidified a dream that had already begun to take root.
Florida students will once again be required to learn cursive writing in elementary school under a sweeping new education law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis.
America is often introduced to us through poetry and song: amber waves of grain, purple mountain majesties, a nation crowned with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. It is a beautiful image. Yet for many whose history has been shaped by struggle and survival, a quiet question remains: beautiful for whom?
Learn about the landmark people, places and legal cases that built Broward County in History Fort Lauderdale’s newest exhibition, “Justice from The Sea to The Sawgrass: A History of the Broward County Judiciary.” This free exhibition will be on view at the New River Inn (231 SW 2nd Ave. in Downtown Fort Lauderdale) from May 1 – 30 before it moves to its permanent home in the Broward County Courthouse.
The Association looks ahead with optimism, anticipating a successful year under the leadership of this committed Executive Board. Each member brings dedication and vision as they continue to uphold and strengthen the organization’s longstanding legacy of excellence within the community and the department.
Over the past few years, many people living in Tallahassee have begun to observe that everyday expenses are becoming more challenging to handle. The cost of groceries, gas, rent, and utilities has slowly increased, which implies families and college students have had to reconsider how they budget their money. Tallahassee has typically been known as a more affordable city when compared to other places in Florida, but inflation and rising housing costs are set to change that. Because of these rising prices, many residents are making changes to how they spend their money in order to keep up with regular living expenses.