Submitted by Ederick Johnson
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The New Era Masonic Lodge No. 69 Prince Hall (National Compact) where R.W Ederick E. Johnson serves as Worshipful Master, Ujima Men Collective where Lorenzo Robertson serves as the Executive Director , and the NAACP Broward Chapter where Marsha Ellison serves as President are proud to present “Where Do We Go From Here?” a congressional update and community conversation addressing pressing issues affecting South Florida’s Black and Marginalized communities.
Join us for an evening with Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, re-presenting Florida’s 20th District, as we discuss:
*The disproportionate impact of HIV on Black and LGBTQ+ communities
*Social justice and community response
*Potential ACA premium increases and their effects on marginalized communities and much more.
* Event Details: Date: Satur-day, October 11, 2025
*Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Destination Sistrunk Build-ing, 1033 NW Sixth Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
*Event Leadership:
*Co-Chair: Lorenzo Robert-son, Founder and ED of Ujima Men’s Collective
– Chair: Brother VerDarryl Burch, Senior Warden of New Era Masonic Lodge No. 69 and community social justice advocate
*About Our Organizations:*
– New Era Masonic Lodge No. 69 Prince Hall (National Compact) founded October 10, 2020, mobilizes and
equips the community to address social justice and marginalization.
– Ujima Men’s Collective provides opportunities for Black same-gender loving men and their allies to develop life skills and enhance their lives in a supportive environment.
For more information, please contact Brother VerDarryl Burch at vburch88@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
