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LAWSUIT ACCUSES GEORGE FLOYD SCHOLARSHIP OF VIOLATING FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAW
The George Floyd Memorial Scholarship offered at a college in Minnesota is facing a lawsuit after being accused of violating the Civil Rights Act. […]
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Health
5 Oral Symptoms You Should NOT Ignore
Is it a loose tooth? Maybe a bump in your mouth that has been there for a while. Here are the parts of your mouth that may not hurt, but they do need to looked at. […]
Local News
Weekly Roundup: Everybody’s A Winner
Both sides agreeing to the settlement essentially claimed the development as victories, with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office calling it a “major win” and LGBTQ-advocacy group Equality Florida describing it as “historic.” […]
Opinions
Vice President Harris’s Fight for Reproductive Freedom
Nothing makes this more clear than Vice President Kamala Harris’s courageous decision to champion reproductive freedom in the midst of a full-on assault on the right to choose. […]
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Democratic Black Caucus Black History Month Celebration
On Saturday, February 10, 2024, the Broward County Democratic Black Caucus held its annual Black History Month celebration/fundraiser at the Herb Skolnick Center in Pompano Beach. President Robin Figueroa stated that the event is designed to stress the significance of Black History, highlight the importance of celebrating the accomplishments of Black people, promote voting, and ensure that African American contributions are NEVER FORGOTTEN! […]
Local News
Know Our History. Period.
The month of February arrives, and with it comes the common tradition: Black History Month hashtags, famous quotes from Black activists being posted on a plethora of individuals’ social media accounts, celebratory parades, and pride in every single smile that shines bright as individuals of African descent proudly declare “It’s Black History Month!” […]
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Lawmakers Look at Pot Potency Limits
As a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to authorize recreational marijuana looms, Florida lawmakers are taking steps toward imposing limits on the amount of euphoria-inducing THC in pot products. […]
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Biden Touts Huge Investments in Black America, But Campaign Still Lagging in African American Support
As the re-election campaign unfolds and despite historic achievements for the Black community, the Biden administration still faces the challenge of addressing the concerns within the African American community, particularly the perceived neglect of the Black Press of America. Balancing economic achievements with community-specific outreach will be crucial in securing support from this vital demographic. […]
Sports
NFL MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST ALL-BLACK OFFICIATING CREW INCLUDING 3 WOMEN
During last week’s NFL game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers, history was made with the first all-Black on-field and replay officiating crew, which included three women. The officiating crew included Maia Chaka, who served as the line judge; Artenzia Young-Seigler, the replay official; and Desiree Abrams, the replay assistant. The crew called a combined ten penalties for 95 yards in the game. […]
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Senate Seeks to Add Doctors, Expand Access
Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and two key lieutenants on Thursday rolled out a plan aimed at expanding access to health care, with a focus on increasing the number of doctors, encouraging technological innovation and boosting medical screenings. […]