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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On July 7, the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, in its decision on Pernell v. Lamb, struck down the portion of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s Stop WOKE Act that handcuffed intellectual freedom in Florida’s colleges and universities. That decision was an important victory in the raging cultural wars. There are, however, still more
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I’ve got a lot on my mind, but let’s focus on two things today: a major change affecting condo buyers, and a ballot measure every property owner needs to understand before voting. Fannie Mae Retires Limited Review for Condos As if SIRS (the Structural Integrity Reserve Study born out of the 2021 Champlain Towers collapse)
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There was a time, not so long ago, when the biggest fear in the workplace was a robot taking your job on the assembly line. Now the robot writes your emails, drafts your contracts, and holds a conversation better than most humans manage on a Monday morning. And the shift is forcing everyone to ask
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She’s your bestie. He’s your road dog. You two grew up together; you know each other’s deepest feelings and dreams. But a recent dispute has caused a split and you have not spoken in weeks. How do the two of you get back on track? Resolving a skirmish with a close friend is much more
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Summer is expected to be hotter than usual in Florida this year – and this may put your health more at risk than you think. Service, there is 40-50 percent chance Florida temperatures will be higher than average this summer. This is a major health risk for people with chronic conditions, older adults, those who
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By Brian C. Johnson Congresswoman Frederica Wilson recently wrote an opinion column about “the congressional seat that Black history built.” Surprisingly, she wasn’t describing her own seat — Florida’s 24th District, which she is leaving after 16 years of admirable service — but Florida’s 20th District in Broward County. Voters in both districts will choose
District 24 voters need to follow Congresswoman Wilson’s standards, not her torch Read More »