Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. stands proudly on the pillars of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift, and every chapter is expected to uphold the fraternity’s high bar through Omega’s mandated programs. These programs ensure consistent leadership, committed service, and community impact across generations.
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There’s something about hearing Kurt Carr’s “For Every Mountain” that still stops me in my tracks, even after all these years. It’s not just a song; it’s a testimony wrapped in melody. Every time the choir belts, “For every mountain You brought me over…” I can’t help but pause, breathe deep, and think about the mountains I’ve had to climb, and, more importantly, the grace that carried me through them.
Elks Lodge Project head, Nadine Hankerson, Ph. D., filed a “consumer protection Request for Investigation,” last week, charging “Fraudulent and unenforceable Settlement Agreement,” concerning the “Elks Historic Site” in Fort Lauderdale. Hankerson wants State Attorney General James Uthmeier and the Consumer Protection Division to probe what appears to be “a pattern of deceptive lending and misrepresentation practices involving several entities and individuals.” The request names Hershiser Capital Finance (HIF IV Lenders); Sator (Sator Venture Investments, Sator Investments, LLC) and related parties: Grand Lodge — IBPOEW (Leonard J. Polk, Jr., Esq., I Grand Exalted Ruler / Breach of Fiduciary Duty).
The City of Lauderhill, Commissioner John T. Hodgson, and Charlie’s Patties and Pastries invite the community to a special dedication ceremony celebrating the life and legacy of Charles Boothe Sr.—a visionary businessman and philanthropist who grew a small Caribbean bakery into a nationally recognized brand.
Join us for the One Love Jamaica Rebuild Concert — a night filled with music, unity, and hope as we raise funds to help rebuild Jamaica after the devastating hurricane.
Each year, BAAG hosts the Light Up Sistrunk Health Fair & Toy Drive in observance of World AIDS Day, continuing a tradition that highlights the group’s long-standing commitment to HIV awareness and support. The health-fair section now draws more than 1,000 attendees, offering children holiday toys while providing parents with HIV and PrEP education, free health screenings, condoms, and access to a wide range of community resources.
Broward Country Commission selected Mark Bogan as Mayor and Robert Mckinzie as Vice Mayor of Broward County
Just in time for the holiday season, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Broward County has launched Share the Season, a fundraising campaign for big hearts to make bright holidays. The campaign serves to bring joy and merriment to BBBS families by providing them with gift cards to purchase a Thanksgiving meal and holiday gifts.
History will be made on Friday, November 21, 2025, as the Inaugural Florida Black Lawyers Summit convenes at Florida A&M University College of Law in Orlando.
From there, Achievement Week grew into a powerful celebration of scholarship, leadership, and brotherhood. At the Achievement Week Banquet, guests were inspired by a meaningful keynote address from Broward County District 8 Commissioner, Bro. Robert McKinzie, Jr., who highlighted this year’s theme: “Impactful Service Through Intentional Friendship.” He reminded attendees that the most lasting change comes from building real relationships and working together with compassion and purpose.