According to local ABC affiliate WZVN, Baxter is suing Americans for Prosperity (AFP), alleging his supervisor used racially insensitive language during recent canvassing operation. Baxter’s suit claims that while on a call with an AFP staffer, she repeatedly referred to Baxter, who is Black, as “a slave.”
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On one occasion, a group of Black employees had to work in the pouring rain while white workers sat in the company’s cars until the rain stopped, according to a lawsuit filed by the agency. The “white workers watched” as they worked, the EEOC said.
The Friends of Jack & Jill Center are proud to present their 23rd Annual Power Lunch, taking place on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Downtown Event Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Overview: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report found improvements in youth mental health from 2021 to 2023, including a decrease in the percentage of students who experienced persistent feelings of sadness. However, the report also highlighted concerns about racism, unfair discipline, and mental health issues among LGBTQ+ students. The state of California has launched a Master Plan for Kid’s Mental Health, which includes two free mental health apps, BrightLife Kids and Soluna, and several support groups, programs, and tools for youth who are struggling with their mental health.
Broward Education Foundation, the only 501(c)3 charitable organization solely dedicated to serving students and teachers in Broward County Public Schools, announced it is accepting nominations for its 2024 Hall of Fame Awards. The annual event recognizes graduates of Broward County Public Schools who have made significant contributions to the community, their profession and education.
The Boys & Girls Club Art With a Heart program offers comprehensive, year-round visual arts education that promotes self-esteem, empathy, and civic engagement. The program stimulates creative discovery and supports various learning styles, fostering enthusiasm and motivation that extends beyond the art room into the classroom.
The Fort Lauderdale (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated will celebrate 50 Years of Excellence at its M.E.T. Gala in the Emerald City Celebration on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Tickets for this night of glamor and fun are $225 and can be purchased at Eventbrite.
In May, detectives located the couple’s vehicle at a tow yard. Throughout their investigation, detectives were able to identify Maurice Newson, B/M, DOB 11/09/1993, a resident of Hollywood, FL, as the suspect responsible for selling the vehicle to the tow yard. On May 23rd, detectives located and arrested Newson, who was charged with theft of a motor vehicle and dealing in stolen property.
The City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, recently demonstrated its commitment to supporting its senior citizens by hosting a senior resource fair. The event, organized by #TeamFTL, brought together a wealth of information and resources under one roof, providing a valuable one-stop shop for seniors and their families.
We were taught the Greeks led our globe in mathematical tasks. The accurate history is that all of the equations and algorithms for basic math operations were invented in Ishango, Africa. Another myth is that the Great Wall of China was the largest earthworks ever built by man. Guinness Book of World Records annotated, “the Walls of Benin were the world’s largest earthworks carried out prior to the mechanical era.”