June 2026

Op-Ed: The Attack on Michelle Obama Is an Attack on the Dignity of Black Women

OP-ED /

The recent comments directed at former First Lady Michelle Obama by UFC fighter Josh Hokit were not only offensive and inappropriate, they were part of a troubling pattern that Black women in America have endured for generations. While UFC President Dana White publicly criticized the remarks, the incident raises larger questions about why some individuals

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Florida Congressional District 20: A defining moment for Black political representation

OP-ED /

  The race for Florida’s 20th Congressional District has become much more than a contest between candidates. It has evolved into a broader conversation about Black political representation, coalition-building, and the future of leadership in South Florida. For decades, Congressional District 20 has served as one of Florida’s most important majority-Black districts. Today, with the

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Galaxy E3 Educator Lawanna Jackson Honored as Palm Beach County Teacher of the Year

South Florida Honoree Profile /

Initially, Lawanna Jackson considered a career as a doctor or lawyer, but ultimately chose a different path after completing her student teaching internship as part of her biology pre-med and early education double major at Florida A&M University. Since then, for the past 22 years, Jackson, 44, has inspired and empowered children as a math

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Building Miami’s future through hospitality education and leadership

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau /

In Greater Miami and Miami Beach, tourism is more than an industry — it is one of the driving forces behind the community’s economic vitality, cultural identity and global reputation. Behind every visitor experience, are thousands of dedicated professionals who help make Miami one of the world’s most dynamic destinations. Helping to cultivate that workforce

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Leadership starts in the classroom

Education Report /

In public education, leadership matters. But not all leadership is created equal. At a time when school districts across the nation are facing unprecedented challenges—academic recovery, teacher retention, school safety, student engagement, and increasing political polarization—the role of the superintendent has never been more critical. This is not simply a managerial position. It is a

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Congratulations to Miami’s Top Educators: The legacy builders all our children need

Miami NAACP /

Congratulations to the Top Educators for 2026 across Miami-Dade County who continue to show up, stand up, and speak up for our children during one of the most challenging periods in modern education. At a time when public education is facing political attacks, staffing shortages, resource inequities, and growing social pressures, Miami’s educators continue to

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Frederica Wilson’s retirement triggers a major political realignment in South Florida

6 Comments / OP-ED /

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s retirement from Florida’s 24th Congressional District has set off a political domino effect that is already reshaping the landscape of Black political leadership in South Florida. After more than three decades of public service as a school board member, state legislator, and member of Congress, Wilson’s departure opens one of the most

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