Next month, the South Bay community will come together to celebrate the retirement of a woman whose name has become synonymous with service, leadership, and literacy. Deborah Gadson, Member Services Manager of the Clarence E. Anthony Branch of the Palm Beach County Library System, will soon retire after 25 transformative years of dedicated public service.
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Florida A&M University President Marva Johnson, J.D., announces the appointment of several members of the senior leadership team who will join the Cabinet to drive innovation in her administration. Alumnus Kelvin Lawson joins as executive vice president and chief operations officer; and Donald E. Palm, III, Ph.D., will serve as executive vice president for Health Sciences Enterprise and Research Innovation. Additionally, Michelle Robinson joins as vice president of government relations; and Brandi Tatum-Fedrick, Ph.D., will serve as acting vice president of University Advancement.
On August 28, 2025, The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum will kick off Give 8/28 to raise money for its 100th anniversary “The House Still Stands” fundraising campaign.
The Orange Blossom Classic Committee officially launched the countdown to the 2025 Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic with a high-energy press conference held in Miami, Florida. The event brought together city leaders, corporate sponsors, university representatives, and media for a first look at this year’s highly anticipated matchup and official schedule of events.
At the center of it all was Jamaica’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, making his inaugural official visit to one of the largest Jamaican communities outside the island.
Sixty years after President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act on Aug. 6, 1965, Black Americans are facing diluted advances and fighting some of the battles already won.
After a mere five months on the job, Florida A&M University’s Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the FAMU Foundation W. Anthony Neal has been forced to resign from the dual role.
For 50 years, the Urban League of Broward County has been a driving force in advancing equity, economic empowerment, and educational opportunity for underserved communities. From workforce development and youth programs to small business support and health initiatives, ULBC has continued to uplift generations of families across the region.
The wait is over — the official gallery from Precision Girls Mentoring’s 20th Anniversary Celebration has been unveiled, capturing the joy, pride, and powerful moments of an unforgettable evening.
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