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Black Jewish Leader Works to Boost Community Inclusiveness

July 6, 2022 Carma Henry 0

In this new role, Nate Looney, a Black man who grew up in Los Angeles, has been tackling the delicate task of producing guidelines on how to be more welcoming of Jews of color, even as synagogues and community centers strengthen security in the wake of recent attacks including mass shootings in Pittsburgh and Poway, California. The concern is that such boosted security increases the likelihood of racial profiling incidents affecting congregants of color. […]

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The Essence of Her Life and Spirit

June 30, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Another stalwart member of Mt. Hermon AME, Fort Lauderdale, has taken her Heavenly flight.  Heaven ‘s illumination is  a little brighter because of Mrs. Katharine McNair’s passing.  As a member I experienced personally her devotion and  dedication as a Christian servant in the Almighty’s kingdom. […]

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God’s Gift, Inc. continues to pave the way for accelerated growth of Faith-Based Mentoring Programs in Broward County, Florida

June 22, 2022 Carma Henry 0

As the population of Broward County, Florida continues to remain one of the fastest-growing in the country, proper development for the area’s youth is more important than ever. Recent data from the National School Boards Association indicates that 45% of Black students nationwide attend high-poverty schools, compared with just 8% of white students. Leading efforts to provide a supportive, faith-based environment for Black girls within South Florida is God’s Gift, Inc., a nonprofit with a mission to help students of color achieve their dreams. […]

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Celebrating The Life of Lawrence A. Hargrove, Jr.

June 14, 2022 Carma Henry 0

     Celebrating The Life of Lawrence A. Hargrove, Jr., September 17, 1928 – June 7, 2022, Saturday June 18, 2022 1 p.m., McWhite Funeral Home, 3501 W Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, Rev. Dr. J.R. Thicklin, Officiating “You are not judged by the height you have risen, but from the depth you have climbed.” Frederick Douglass […]

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Celebration of Life of Jonathan Bruce, Jr. 24

June 9, 2022 Carma Henry 0

In the Spring of 2021, Samuel was casted to be a football player in the motion picture, America’s Underdog, the Kurt Warner life story. In the Summer of 2021 Samuel graced the football field for what would  be his final showcase of the game he loved be being a member of the IFA Frisco Flyers. […]