Special to Legacy Two weekends of mas, steelpan, J’ouvert and music will celebrate Caribbean heritage while generating opportunities for local businesses, artists and South Florida’s tourism economy. The rhythms of steelpan, elaborate masquerade costumes and the energy of J’ouvert will spread across Broward County this October as Miami Broward Carnival returns with an expanded 2026
DR. TAMEKA BRADLEY NAMED 2026 BLACK ACHIEVERS HONOREE JM Family Enterprises has announced that Dr. Tameka Bradley has been named the 2026 Black Achievers Honoree for Education. Bradley is being recognized for her commitment to preserving history and expanding educational opportunities for South Florida’s youth. Bradley, a historian, author and public humanities leader, serves as
By Barry Jackson The first four games of Malik Willis’ audition to become the Dolphins’ franchise quarterback can be summed up thusly: Not nearly good enough — and yet, during fleeting moments, tantalizing enough to not totally rule out the possibility that he could become one. There have been moments, some snapshots, where you see
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Special to Legacy Two weekends of mas, steelpan, J’ouvert and music will celebrate Caribbean heritage while generating opportunities for local businesses, artists and South Florida’s tourism economy. The rhythms of steelpan, elaborate masquerade costumes and the energy of J’ouvert will spread across Broward County this October as Miami Broward Carnival returns with an expanded 2026
By Makeda Johnson Since becoming president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Miami, I have spent a lot of time thinking about what leadership really means in a community like ours. It means celebrating Miami, yes. But it also means being honest about where we are falling short—and having the courage to do
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By Janice Hayes Kyser Kimberly Gray Roberts was busy living her best life. She was writing other people’s stories, running her marketing company, and serving as chief operating officer for two of her husband’s ventures. So, when she received not one, but two letters in January stating her annual mammogram was negative, she exhaled a
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By Stan Leconte Earlier generations had a clearer retirement roadmap. They’d work, earn a pension, collect Social Security, save personally, and retire with dependable income. That’s what I’d call the traditional three legged stool, pension, Social Security, and savings, a shared responsibility among the employer, the government, and the worker. Sounds secure, doesn’t it? Today,
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By Hannah Spence While many people wait for major symptoms to appear before seeking medical care, the University of Miami Comprehensive Center for Brain Health in Boca Raton is shifting focus toward proactive, preventative care for neurocognitive diseases. The team consists of 42 people who work collaboratively in varying roles such as clinicians, coordinators, research
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By Tameka Bradley Hobbs, Ph.D. It is difficult to ignore the fact that so many of the intersecting negative forces unleashed by the current occupant of the White House have resulted in so much disruption in the lives of Black women. What does this mean for the mental and material health of such a vital
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By Shaheewa Jarrett Gelin, Esq. The growing conversation around mental health is creating both an urgent community need and an important economic opportunity. Across the country, individuals, families, employers, schools and community organizations are seeking greater access to behavioral and mental health services. For Black communities, where barriers to affordable and culturally responsive care remain,
Growing demand for behavioral health creates opportunity for Black-owned businesses Read More »