Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) celebrates the grand opening of its revamped Investments and Analytics Lab, made possible through the support of corporate partners, PGIM and PwC. PGIM has provided a $1 million gift over the course of five years to support SBI’s preparation of the next generation of business school graduates. Additionally, PWC has provided $100,000 for the purchase of the computers in the Investments and Analytics Lab.
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The Obama White House (obamawhitehouse.archives.gov) chronicled President Obama eulogizing the death of the ‘Godmother of Civil Rights.” President Obama said, “Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dorothy Height – the godmother of the Civil Rights Movement and a hero to so many Americans. Ever since she was denied entrance to college because the incoming class had already met its quota of two African American women, Dr. Height devoted her life to those struggling for equality. She led the National Council of Negro Women for 40 years, and served as the only woman at the highest level of the Civil Rights Movement – witnessing every march and milestone along the way. And even in the final weeks of her life – a time when anyone else would have enjoyed their well-earned rest – Dr. Height continued her fight to make our nation a more open and inclusive place for people of every race, gender, background and faith. Michelle and I offer our condolences to all those who knew and loved Dr. Height – and all those whose lives she touched.”
The award, the second-highest honor that can be bestowed on a member of the Army, marked an important milestone in a years long campaign by his widow, supporters in the military and Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen for greater recognition of Woodson’s efforts that day.
Excitement filled the air as the doors swung open to reveal a remarkable classroom transformation, made possible through a collaborative partnership between Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and the Broward Education
It’s Carnival season, and Broward County Transit (BCT) is ready to take eventgoers straight to the heart of the action! Whether they’re gearing up for the vibrant Junior Carnival on October 5th, the energetic beats of Panorama Carnival on October 11th, or the festive celebration of Jouvert Carnival on October 12th, BCT offers a stress-free, affordable, and eco-friendly way to get there. All Carnival events are happening at Central Broward Park (3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311), and with BCT, they can ditch the parking hassle and focus on the fun!
The Internal Revenue Service announced recently tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Florida that were affected by Hurricane Helene that began on Sept. 23, 2024. These taxpayers now have until May 1, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
If you applied to FEMA after Hurricane Debby and have additional damage from Hurricane Helene, you will need to apply separately for Helene and provide the dates of your most recent damage. Apply for either storm online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA mobile app or by calling FEMA’s helpline toll-free at 800- 621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. To view an accessible video on how to apply visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube.
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After significantly moving up last year, FAMU has made a huge leap once again as it jumped to No. 81 in the latest rankings – 10 spots from 91st place in 2023 when the university rose by 12 spots from No. 103 to meet a long-time goal of joining the Top 100.
The leader of a nonprofit representing the Haitian community invoked a private-citizen right to file charges Tuesday, Sept. 24 against former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, over the chaos and threats experienced by Springfield, Ohio, since Trump first spread false claims about legal immigrants there during a presidential debate.