Florida A&M University has selected Charter telecommunications executive Marva Johnson as its 13th president, a decision that comes after weeks of controversy, emotional testimony, and deep concern from many students, supporters, alumni, and faculty.
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Kazah Temple #149 A.E.A.O.N.M.S. Incorporated (Miami Prince Hall Shriners) presented $1,000 scholarships to two deserving high school students from Miami-Dade County. The students – Kendall Crapp and Sa’Niyah Jean – were selected based on their high school record of academic achievement and community service.
Miami is giving long-overdue flowers to one of its most influential cultural icons. On a stretch of NW 11th Avenue—between 58th and 60th Streets—a new name now proudly marks the pavement: Luther Campbell Way. The honor celebrates the indelible legacy of Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell, a pioneer of Miami bass music and a fearless defender of artistic freedom.
For the past two years, the Beta Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has been a driving force in the greater Miami community, embodying its fraternal aims: manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind.
We all must begin to break the taboo and stigma associated with mental illness. As a family physician of over 30 years, I have found that people feel very comfortable talking about a cough, a cold, their nervous stomach, a headache, chest pain, palpitations, sore muscle or backache. The most difficult conversation, though, has been the one surrounding mental illness.
The Florida Girls Databook – an unprecedented, group-supported research project on behalf of 1.3 million trauma-impacted girls ages 7-17 across the state – has been unveiled with an eye toward implementing real change in the way local and state governments, community stakeholders and
The Old Dillard Foundation proudly hosted its annual Backyard BBQ Fest on May 2, 2025, transforming a beautiful spring evening into an unforgettable celebration of community, music, and southern hospitality. The event drew a lively crowd eager to enjoy a night filled with exceptional performances, delicious food, and camaraderie in a charming outdoor setting.
The Bridgerton British nobility was the theme for the 56th annual Frances J. Bright Woman’s Club (FJBWC) Debutante Cotillion held at the Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton on April 27, 2025. The corporate sponsor was Stark Arrow Exterminators of Boca Raton. The cotillion is a time honored tradition of a formal ball that emerged in 18th-century France that then spread to Great Britain eventually crossing the pond to America and officially began appearing in the Black community in late 19th century.
“As a military brat, a daughter of immigrants, and a military spouse, I’ve seen firsthand what the American Dream can be—and what it costs,” said Sutherland. “Florida is the home in my heart. This state, and the hardworking families who make it special, are worth fighting for.”
Funding Arts Broward (FAB) proudly announced the distribution of a record-breaking $405,000 in grants during its 2026 Grant Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Reception presented by JP Morgan. The event held May 8 at the picturesque Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, celebrated FAB’s most impactful funding cycle to date.