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By Earl Davis Florida Memorial University is too important to Miami Gardens, to South Florida and to generations of Black students who view the institution as a gateway to opportunity. That is precisely why the ongoing turbulence surrounding the university — financial strain, leadership turnover, unsafe conditions and board infighting — should concern everyone who cares

By Kim Thompson  President Donald Trump has never been one to retreat from controversy. Yet his refusal to apologize for a racist post portraying former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as monkeys marks a moment that demands more than political spin or partisan dismissal. It demands moral clarity. Racist imagery has

By Jerry Davis The right to free speech and peaceful protest is a fundamental principle of American democracy. It is protected by the Constitution and has long served as a tool for citizens to challenge policies, demand accountability and push for reform. As Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, increases its visibility and enforcement

By Felecia Hatcher Where is the next wave of philanthropic courage? The next billionaire or board of trustees brave enough to say, “We don’t need another five-year strategy to fix inequity; we just need to fund the people solving it right now.” While MacKenzie Scott has moved billions, the silence from corporate America and traditional

By Lemar Ingram November celebrates National Entrepreneurship Month—a time to honor innovation, ambition and the relentless pursuit of excellence. As we wrap up another year and look ahead to 2026, it’s time to challenge a flawed idea of success that has been sold to us for too long…conformity.  True power—true influence—doesn’t come from blending in;