After Floyd death, a reckoning for immigrant store owners
George Floyd was killed after employees at a convenience store owned by a Palestinian American Muslim – with a Muslim prayer space in its basement …
Obituaries
ROY MIZEL & KURTZ FUNERAL HOME Betty Jean Hankerson, 84, died June 11. Service will be held 10am Thursday, June 18 at Roy Mizell & …
Delbert Orr Africa, MOVE 9 member, dies in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – The MOVE Organization announced the passing of Delbert Orr Africa, MOVE 9 member, on Monday, June 15. Africa was released from Pennsylvania’s …
Alliance of black women leaders launches fund to support Washington State’s black community
Seattle — Today a group of anchor leaders announced a first-of-its-kind fund to support the Black community in Washington state. The Black Future Co-op Fund …
‘Living While Black’ in America
I cannot sit idly by and see another innocent African American killed. To say that the physical, psychological, and emotional damage that has arisen from …
Marco Rubio’s defense of Trump seems hypocritical
As I read the June 2 Herald editorial, “We have a lot of work to do to end racism,” I was drawn to one of …
BROWARD App gives graduates virtual reality diploma
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – The Broward Education Foundation has teamed with ImagineAR to create #2020gradsecret – an immersive augmented reality (AR) mobile experience for students …
Heat surprise grads with $25K in scholarships
Miami Lakes, Fla. – Miami Heat legend Shane Battier has surprised five South Florida high school graduates and paid them a virtual visit to notify …
MIAMI-DADE Barry president joins Caravan Celebration
Miami, Fla – Barry University President Dr. Mike Allen, joined in a surprise celebration to honor the achievements of seven local high school graduates. The …
BROWARD Fathers Day challenge reflects George Floyd
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – In the past for Father’s Day, the nonprofit Reading Pays More organization has highlighted the importance of parents reading with their …