Starting in the 2025/26 school year, families with students in Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) will once again need to apply to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price lunches, as the district’s two-year run of universal free meals comes to an end.
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Dr. Harris stepped out of the space shuttle Discovery in orbit on February 9, 1995, shattering expectations for the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi. This auspicious landmark for Black America had been a goal for Dr. Ben since he was a kid. He told the Houston Chronicle, “I also remember, I think it was in the beginning of high school, writing a letter to NASA and saying, ‘I would like to be an astronaut, what do I need to do?’ And so they sent back this list of requirements. One of them was to have an advanced degree in a STEM field. So I started looking at careers that could lead me to NASA. One of those was aerospace engineering, and the other one was medicine. And the medicine stuck.” He pushed past exhaustion and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Houston and a doctorate in medicine from Texas Tech. Dr. Ben completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic in 1985 and was rewarded with training as a flight surgeon at the Aerospace School of Medicine.
“The Sport of Kings” gained its moniker because of the British royalty and aristocrats’ love of thoroughbred racing. When horse racing came to America, an unexpected phenomenon was discovered. Over the course of generations, slaves groomed the horses, performing tasks like cleaning, feeding, exercising, brushing, clipping, and hoof care. Cheryl Brown annotated in Black History & Politics, “Because of the amount of time Blacks spent with the horses, Black riders had a superior connection with the horses compared to the White riders and trainers of their horses.”
Recently, the Florida Department of Education announced Shelly Teel, a third-grade teacher at Westside Elementary School in Columbia County as one of five finalists for 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year. The state finalists were chosen from 76 district teachers of the year. The 2026 Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year winner will be announced in July.
History Fort Lauderdale’s new permanent African American history exhibit opened on February 19, 2025. Visit History Fort Lauderdale 7 days a week between 10AM and 4PM…
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The ReCycle Poster/Art initiative in the City of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida wasn’t complete until every participant received the recognition they deserved.
This past weekend leaders of The City of Lauderhill , The City of Miramar Administration Parks and Recreation, and dedicated staff joined Miramar’s inspiring 5K run in support of local clinics and children in need – and the energy was unstoppable! Now, it’s Lauderhill’s turn!
Target CEO Brian Cornell addressed the recent “silence” from leadership during a “tough few months” in an email sent to employees on Tuesday. Target’s decision to discontinue its diversity and equity initiatives just days after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, for which Target had donated $1 million, was interpreted as tacit endorsement of the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle programs that offer greater opportunities to historically marginalized communities.
The Lambda Alpha Alpha (“LAA”) Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is thrilled to announce the twenty-three (23) recipients of its prestigious scholarship program for the graduating senior high class of 2025. This dedicated and talented slate of students has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership skills, and a commitment to their schools and communities. The LAA Scholarship Program, which has been awarded to area students since our chapter was established in 1980, has been a cornerstone to our commitment to the Fraternity’s Mandated Scholarship Program.