Leaders rallying to preserve cemetery next to skate park
NEWNAN, Ga. (AP) – Black community leaders are calling on officials in a city south of Atlanta to preserve a cemetery for African Americans that …
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National Black Chamber co-founder Alford passes
The National Black Chamber of Commerce announced this week the death of its co-founder Kay DeBow Alford on July 19. Highly focused, efficient and determined, …
1960s civil rights activist Robert Moses dies at 86
Robert Parris Moses, a civil rights activist who was shot at and endured beatings and jail while leading Black voter registration drives in the American …
Jesse Jones Jr. bringing best R&B and Bop to Arts Garage
Delray Beach, Fla. – The Jesse Jones Jr. Quintet will take to the stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, bringing a combination of …
Noted Black businesses champion Howard dies
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – John H. Howard, founder and CEO of the Black Business Investment Corporation (BBIC), was noted around the globe for his …
Have fun but stay safe too on summer escapes
The long, hot days of summer are giving many Americans the burning desire to travel and escape COVID-19 fatigue after being mired in its throes …
Learning to lead themselves
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Leadership Broward concluded the inaugural Follow the Leader in You (FLY) Program for eighth graders attending Title 1 Broward County Public …
Florida COVID-19 hospitalizations jump significantly again
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Florida’s COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases again jumped significantly this week as the vaccination rate in rural counties where some of …
Racism of rioters takes center stage during Jan. 6 hearing
WASHINGTON D.C. – It had only been hinted at in previous public examinations of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection: Scores of rioters attacked police officers …
‘We are in crisis mode’
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The mayor of the county that hosts Florida’s theme park mecca said Monday that “we are in crisis mode” when it …