By Kathryn Floyd Submitted by Kathryn Floyd World War II veteran TJ Dowdy will be honored tomorrow at the annual Veterans’ Day Salute Breakfast Watch Party…
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In addition to receiving their award at the breakfast, the 2024 honorees will be recognized with an engraved granite star on the BrightStar Credit Union “Walk of Fame” plaza at the Broward County Public Schools district office as well as on the Wall of Fame in the lobby of the building. BrightStar Credit Union is a longtime valued partner of Broward Education Foundation.
The Urban League proudly announces the 2024 JM Family Black Achievers Awards, honoring outstanding individuals for their remarkable contributions to their communities.
Last week The South Florida chapter of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) National Alumni Association (NAA) Rattlers recently gathered at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida, for the Board of Governors meeting.
This past weekend The Urban League’s Justice Division recently brought together members of the community, including students, families, friends and neighbors, to promote peace and unity. Participants of all ages used vibrant sidewalk chalk to create inspiring artwork and messages filled with hope, kindness and togetherness.
The Urban League of Broward County is celebrating a series of remarkable achievements, each highlighting its profound commitment to empowering the local community, uplifting Black history, and fostering leadership. With the support of generous grants and the dedicated work of exceptional leaders, the organization is making strides toward a brighter future for Broward County.
Six Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law students, led by Distinguished Professor Jeremy Levitt, Ph.D., recently embarked on an educational mission to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.
The 17th Judicial Circuit Court announced today that Broward Circuit Judge Elijah H. Williams has been named recipient of The Archbishop Edward McCarthy Annual Award, an honor bestowed on a member of the legal community who exemplifies the moral principles espoused by Saint Thomas More. More – a judge, a statesmen and a humanitarian – was canonized a saint in 1535 by the Roman Catholic Church.
Comedian, radio host, actor and promoter Rickey Smiley was the guest author at the northsides Café Resistance for a conversation about his recent book “Sideshow: Living with Loss and Moving Forward with Faith.’ The book tackles Smiley’s pain of watching someone you love to suffer from addiction, his trauma, therapy sessions and relying on his faith and scripture. Hosted by TV personality Henny Stewart, a crowd of fans of Smiley were eager to have their booked signed and engage in the comedian’s heartfelt discussion and Q&A moments.
Ever since our forced diaspora in 1619, we have been subjected to discrimination based on both hairstyles and hair texture. The National Institute of Health found, “Slaves were forced to shave their heads not only for issues related to lice contracted from the cramped, filthy, and inhumane quarters of the slave ships but also to strip them from any cultural identity or tribal heritage associated with hairstyles.” Racial bias still exists as a result of our hair styles like dreadlocks, twists, and braids. People have lost jobs, been denied housing and endured police harassment to name a few of the prejudicial incidents.