Every generation has a responsibility to shape the future it hopes to inherit. That responsibility requires vision, courage, and a willingness to participate in the moments that define our communities. During a recent trip to California, I was introduced to the symbolism of the Year of the Fire Horse and its connection to renewal, transformation, […]
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For generations, earning a college degree was viewed as the gateway to financial stability and career success. However, today many young professionals are discovering that graduation is only the beginning of a much more complicated journey. Rising costs of living, a competitive job market, AI and other technological disruption, as well as changing workplace expectations
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August is National Black Business Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the innovation and economic impact of Black-owned businesses across our nation and right here in South Florida. Black entrepreneurs continue to create jobs, strengthen communities, and drive economic growth despite facing unique challenges. Their determination, creativity, and commitment to excellence serve as an
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Reno V. Pierre chose his words on Juneteenth. Standing before the General Assembly at the 2026 Florida Bar Convention in Orlando, he did not begin with the title he was about to hold. He began with the house from which he came. “I thought about the people whose sacrifices made that moment possible, especially my
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Scroll long enough through social media and debates appear about how this generation works: soft life on one side, hustle on the other; nine-to-five or all hours and no sleep. Legacy South Florida’s 2026 Class of 40 Under 40 answers with a third option. They’re not hustling — they’re building. Across medicine, music, government, and
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Every generation is confronted with a defining question: Who will lead us next? The answer is rarely found in campaign speeches or corporate boardrooms alone. More often, it is found in the people quietly building businesses, creating jobs, improving healthcare, strengthening schools, advocating for justice and serving their communities long before recognition ever arrives. The
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By Raynell Gordon Fifteen months isn’t enough time to define a career. But it can be enough time to make history. When Rickelle Williams became Fort Lauderdale’s city manager in April 2025, she became the first Black woman to lead Broward County’s largest city and county seat. For Williams, the milestone represented more than personal
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Leadership is not measured by recognition alone. It is measured by what changes because you were willing to lead. A title can open a door. But if your presence in that room does not move anything forward, you were simply invited. Access is not power. Visibility is not leadership. Participation without production is simply seeking
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The challenges and the opportunities of 2026 stand side by side. Every day, they line up both for you and against you. Opportunity is abundant, yet so are the obstacles. The rising cost of housing, the increasing cost of living, and the relentless pressure to succeed in today’s economy can feel overwhelming. For many, simply
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It was 1989, another summer and the lyricism of Chuck D cemented in our collective memory the call to “Fight the Power.” Public Enemy would include this epic anthem on the soundtrack of the film “Do the Right Thing” which was Spike Lee’s masterpiece on one of the hottest days in Brooklyn and the tensions
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