Recent changes to state law have empowered parents and residents to challenge school library books and required districts to submit an annual report to the state detailing which books have been restricted in their schools. Florida continues to lead the country in pulling books from school libraries, according to analyses by the American Library Association and the advocacy group PEN America.
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On November 11th the Veterans of the American Legion Post #220 conducted a Veterans Day ceremony at the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Veterans Day is a National Holiday that reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country’s service.
The all-Black 54th unit from Massachusetts was the first regiment formed after Lincoln’s call for Black troops. Sergeant Carney and the other men in the unit fought with valor and gallantry. The Massachusetts Historical Society recorded, “…after several days with little sleep, food or water, the regiment was instructed to lead the attack against Fort Wagner on Morris Island. In the disastrous assault led by Colonel Shaw, the 54th suffered very heavy losses, including the loss of their commander, and nearly half of the men present were killed…” That two hour fight, often with hand to hand combat, was a winner for Black recruitment. The Boston African American Historic site gave this summary, “Through their heroic, yet tragic, assault on Fort Wagner, South Carolina in July 1863, the 54th helped inspire the enlistment of more than 180,000 Black men…a boost in morale and manpower that Lincoln recognized as essential to the victory of the United States and the destruction of slavery throughout the country.”
On November 11, 2024, the City of West Park hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to mark the successful completion of one of its Infill Affordable Housing development projects. This milestone event, held in partnership with Kinetic Lifestyle Homes, celebrated the city’s commitment to expanding housing opportunities for its residents.
The Urban League of Broward County proudly presented the 9th Annual Minority Business Expo & Pitch Competition, a dynamic event focused on networking, learning, and empowerment. Held on November 9 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Urban League’s headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, FL, this year’s event revolved around the theme Path to Success, offering attendees tools and insights to drive business growth—from mastering branding to enhancing financial expertise.
Victor Turner, the city of Miami’s new director of housing and community development, has some ideas.
In a decisive step toward advancing Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) strate1gic priorities, Provost Allyson L. Watson has established an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory Council and a Carnegie Research 1 (R1) Task Force. Both initiatives underscore FAMU’s commitment to preparing students for emerging workforce demands and to positioning the University as a leader in high-impact research.
Every year on November 11th, Veterans Day honors the immense sacrifice and courage of service members who’ve given their all for their countries. Originally known as Armistice Day, it marked the end of World War I on November 11th, 1918. Today, this global observance takes many forms: a two-minute silence in the UK, ceremonies in Kenya, and National Independence Day in Poland. These traditions highlight the universal respect for veterans’ service that transcends borders.
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Every year as fall approaches we are either intentionally or subconsciously reminded of the harvest. From being bombarded with pumpkin spice flavored coffees, cookies, and cakes to fall festivals and pumpkin patches or even jack-o-lantern decorations there is no argument that the pumpkin is hailed as the fruit of the season! And I know what you’re thinking… “FRUIT???” Yes, you read that right. Pumpkin is a FRUIT! Many people believe that it is a vegetable; however, all members of the squash family are fruit. Vegetables are the edible portion of plants such as leaves, stems, roots, bulbs, flowers, and tubers. Because pumpkins are a product of the seed-bearing structure of a flowering plant; they are classified by botanists as fruit. Considering the popularity of the pumpkin during this time it is hard to separate the thought of it from cornucopias, Pilgrims, Native Americans & “The First Harvest”. The pumpkin’s identity and connection to a particular person and time of year vehemently remind me of another fruit that hosts an identity that unfortunately boasts a much more negative connotation, the watermelon.