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Parkridge Elementary Hosts “real Men read” Event

May 11, 2023 Carma Henry 0

On Friday April 28th, 2023, Parkridge Elementary, under the leadership of Principal Samantha Whitehead and Assistant Principal Tiffany Monroe in conjunction with Hands on Broward, held its second annual “Real Men Read event. Representatives from various segments of Broward including Law Enforcement, Ministry, Business, Education, and the Fraternal Community joined ranks to demonstrate to the phenomenal Parkridge students the joy and importance of reading. […]

Former Congresswoman Meek, Range inducted into Miami-Dade Women’s Hall of Fame

May 11, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Former Congresswoman Carrie Meek, who became the first Black member of Congress from Florida since the Reconstruction era and former Miami City Athalie Range, the first Black City of Miami commissioner and one of the pioneers that helped secured Virginia Key Beach as the only Colored Beach in Miami, were among the latest inductees of the 2023 Miami-Dade County Women’s Hall of Fame. […]

Lauderdale Lakes Vice Mayor appointed to National League of Cities’ Race Equity And Leadership Council

May 11, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Karlene Maxwell-Williams, Vice Mayor, City of Lauderdale Lakes has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 REAL Council. […]

BCPS to Only Allow Clear Backpacks and Bags as of the 2023/24 School Year

May 11, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Beginning on Monday, August 21, 2023 – the first day of the 2023/24 school year – Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) students will only be allowed to carry clear backpacks and bags on school campuses. The proactive measure, which applies to all grades from pre-K – 12, is an additional layer of security being added to the district’s ongoing safety and security efforts. […]

Lawmakers Pass $117B Budget, End Session

May 10, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Florida lawmakers on Friday finalized a $117 billion budget and an accompanying $1.3 billion tax package to end a legislative session that carried out many of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ priorities. […]

FAMU Pre-Med Students Heading for Dental, Medical Schools

May 10, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Biology student Kerra Kelly and chemistry student Zaire Johnson have both been admitted to Howard University College of Dentistry this summer, while pharmacy student Nkosi Singleton plans to remain closer to home to attend the Florida State University College of Medicine. These three are among the more than 1,200 graduates participating in Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies on May 5 and May 6. […]

Broward County School Board approves new contract, $40,000 pay raise for schools resource police officers to protect students from gun violence

May 10, 2023 Carma Henry 0

But Broward County, the place of the Parkland shooting, seems to be complying with state laws and the School Board has even gone further by voting to pay an additional $40,000 a year for each school resource officer. […]

Floridians: Now is the time to Plan and Prepare for Hurricane Season

May 10, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Ever since last year, when Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida, I’ve been thinking about how AARP can help Floridians 50+ better prepare for the official hurricane season which begins on June 1. […]

Immigration Changes Teed Up for DeSantis

May 10, 2023 Carma Henry 0

“We must further strengthen our laws against illegal immigration by enhancing employment verification, increasing penalties for human smuggling and further disincentivizing illegal migration to the state of Florida,” DeSantis said March 7 during his State of the State address. […]

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Groups Launch Ballot Drive on Abortion Rights

May 10, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Taking aim at “government interference” in abortion decisions, a coalition of groups Monday formally began a drive to try to pass a constitutional amendment in 2024 to ensure abortion rights in Florida. […]