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Freedom Schools Open In Florida To Teach Black History

August 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The concept of Freedom Schools dates back to the Civil Rights Movement, its name a nod to Mississippi’s Freedom Summer. Then, The Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) which included The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, The NAACP, Congress of Racial Equity (CORE) and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) all banded together to educate masses about voting rights, racial terror and what they can do to get involved politically. During the summer of 1964, Mississippi tried to ban the opening of Freedom Schools, crosses burnt as a warning in 64 of the state’s 82 counties on a single night. Still leaders pressed on, opening the schools anyway. […]

Broward County Board of Commissioners Declares August as National Black Business Month

August 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

August 22, 2023 – The Broward County Board of Commissioners, at the request of Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers, proudly issues a proclamation declaring August as National Black Business Month. This commendable initiative seeks to highlight the tremendous achievements and contributions made by Black-owned businesses in Broward County and beyond. […]

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Weekly Roundup: State Swats at Abortion Clinic

August 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

In a move that attorneys for an Orlando abortion clinic argued might force it into “bankruptcy or closure,” state health regulators this week ordered the clinic to pay a $193,000 fine for violating a law that requires women to wait 24 hours before having abortions. […]

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Backroom Briefing: Can DeSantis Change the Tone?

August 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

“I don’t think this is like his last opportunity,” Jewett said. “But it might be sort of his last best opportunity to really change the tone of his campaign and be viewed more as the number one challenger to (former President Donald) Trump, as opposed to the guy that’s sinking in the polls.” […]

Broward County Public Schools offers Free Breakfast and Lunch to all Students for the 2023/24 School Year

August 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is pleased to announce it is offering free breakfast and lunch to ALL District students during the 2023/24 school year through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and a new pilot program for Universal Free Lunch. […]

Pompano Beach Arts Announces Headliners for Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024

August 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Pompano Beach Arts is proud to announce the headlining acts for Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024. Grammy® Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis, one of the most iconic jazz musicians of our time, leads a stellar lineup of internationally renowned artists including Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, David Sanchez, and Najee. […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County Names Two Senior Leaders

August 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Dorian Smith, MSW, MBA, and Michael Watson, MBA, have joined the leadership team of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County as Vice President of Development and Vice President of Programs, respectively. These new positions reflect the growth and impact of the nonprofit’s mission to ignite the power and promise of youth by establishing professionally supported mentoring relationships. […]

Who killed two friends at a Broward seafood restaurant?

August 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

For more than a year, Erica Wilson-Price has been trying to navigate life without her son, who was killed with his best friend in a drive-by shooting outside a popular Miramar seafood restaurant. […]

FAMU Names Mary Simmons Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences

August 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Florida A&M University (FAMU) has announced the appointment of Mary Simmons, Ph.D., RRT, as the new dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences (SOAHS), effective immediately. […]

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Gas Prices Up, Could Go Higher

August 23, 2023 Carma Henry 0

“The volatility in prices at the pump will likely continue throughout the next couple of months, now that the tropics are beginning to heat up,” AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said in a prepared statement. […]