Obituaries
ROY MIZELL & KURTZ FUNERAL HOME Betsey Mobley Johnson, 86, died June 7. Service 10am Saturday, June 22, at Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center. Ethel …
A new airport could spark the economy in a rural part of Florida
LaBELLE, Fla. (AP) — One of Florida’s poorest counties is preparing for the new “Airglades” airport, a $300 million cargo hub that could transform its …
The Black church built on solid ground is not meant to be your personal playground
Detroit –The Souls of Black Folks, written in 1903 by W. E. B. Du Bois, offers a prophetic analysis of the Black church. “The negro …
Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes $950 million in projects impacting Black communities
The veto items includes $1.3 million for Miami-Dade County Eviction Prevention Program.(See story on Page 1B.) STOCK PHOTO Miami – Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis …
State Rep. Ashley Gantt faces former state lawmakers in reelection bid
State Rep. Ashley Gantt PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK Miami – Two former Florida state representatives are seeking a return to Tallahassee but they first must …
Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit of last Tulsa Race Massacre survivors seeking reparations
Two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher, 108, and her brother Hughes Van Ellis, 102 sought reparations from Tulsa, OK.. for …
REIMAGINED Juneteenth
JUNETEENTH EXPERIENCE IN MIAMI GARDENS: Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, and Black Independence Day, holds profound historical significance as it commemorates …
Father, twin sons changing lives in South Florida a smile at a time
PHANORD & ASSOCIATES, P.A.: The black-owned family dental practice led by Dr. Roger Phanord has been serving the community for more than 30 years. The …
Swim lesson vouchers to target drownings
ALARMING NUMBERS: Prompted state officials to take life-saving action for lowincome families. STOCK PHOTO Miami – Blacks and other minorities are more likely to drown …
Grand celebration At Black Chamber of Commerce’s new HQ
West Palm Beach, Fla. – The Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County invited the public Friday to tour and discover the resources and …