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FMU taps Hobbs as chairman of Humani�es Department
Florida Memorial University recently appointed William Hobbs , Ph . D . to chair its Humani�es
William Hobbs , Ph . D . Department within the School of Arts and Sciences . The department confers undergraduate degrees in literature , communica�ons , languages , religion , and philosophy . A McKnight Fellowship recipient , Hobbs earned a bachelor ’ s degree at Florida A & M University and his master ’ s and doctorate degrees from Florida State University . The new chairman said he aims to , “ promote literature of the Diaspora ,” and help “ make FMU more of an integral part of the highly compe��ve educa�onal landscape in South Florida .” Hobbs is author of North of the Grove , a novel about a young black male and his mentor .
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YWCA of Greater Miami-Dade names Kerry-Ann Royes CEO
The Board of Directors of YWCA of Greater Miami-Dade , an organiza�on that focuses on racial
Kerry-Ann Royes jus�ce and civil rights , women ’ s empowerment and security , and women ’ s health issues , concluded an execu�ve search process that resulted in the eleva�on of a familiar leader . Kerry-Ann Royes , a 20-year social sector veteran , rose to the top of the pack and was named chief execu�ve officer . The Florida Atlan�c University MBA alumna served in various senior management roles within YMCA of Broward County and YMCA of South Florida . Royes also founded Arrow Consul�ng . She is a member of the Na�onal Nau�lus Advisory Board Ocean Explora�on Trust .
Black PR Wire ’ s new online church directory promotes ministries
Calling all churches and ministries ! Black PR Wire , one of the na�on ’ s largest Black
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news distribu�on wire services , is launching a church directory and wants to include you . An online resource booklet , the church directory will allow churches throughout the na�on to promote their ministries and services . Black PR Wire touts the directory as “ a great opportunity for churches to increase visibility .” It also enables faith-believers to discover a church home online . The directory will be available star�ng October 2017 . All lis�ngs are free of charge . For more informa�on , visit blackprwire . com or call 1-877-BLACKPR . |
Cupcake Galleria opens second loca�on in Broward Mall
Cupcake Galleria launched its second eatery inside the food court of Broward Mall located at 8000 W . Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale . A�er a two-year run in its flagship store at 6947 S�rling Road in Davie , owner Chair Flanders said the expansion was prompted by a desire to open doors of opportunity . The new loca�on will offer exclusive flavors such as Strawberry Moscato and cupcake a la mode , as well as gluten free and vegan cupcake op�ons . It will also feature galleria staples like Smores cupcakes , Blue Velvet , Pink Lemonade , Lemon Blackberry , White Chocolate Coconut , Orange Creamsicle , Chocolate Nutella , and Monkey Business ( banana / chocolate ) among others . For more informa�on , log on to www . thecupcakegalleria . com .
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Sonshine Communica�ons promotes from within
Erica Brown is the newly appointed associate crea�ve director and senior graphic designer at Sonshine Communica�ons , a leading na�onal public rela�ons firm . In this new role , Brown is responsible for managing crea�ve design , graphic design services , and crea�ve packaging . Sonshine Chief Bernade�e
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Morris notes , “ Erica o�en veers away from the norm and strives to develop products that are extremely innova�ve and
Erica Brown out of the box .
She is a valuable asset to our team .” A graduate of the New York Ins�tute of Technology where she earned her master ’ s degree , Brown is a 15-year Sonshine staffer who receive recogni�on from the American Adver�sing Federa�on and the Academy of Interac�ve and Visual Arts .
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Palm Beach County Bar Associa�on elects A�orney Baker-Barnes 95th president
The members of the Palm Beach County Bar Associa�on recently elected Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes
Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes as its 95th president . A�orney Baker-Barnes is the first African-American female to serve in this role . The Florida State University College of Law-trained barrister prac�ces personal injury , medical negligence , and product liability case law as a shareholder of Searcy , Denney , Scarola , Barnhart & Shipley , PA . One of her signature accomplishments was a $ 20 million verdict against R . J . Reynolds Tobacco Company . She served as an intern in Florida governor Lawton Chiles ’ Execu�ve Office of Communica�on and is a recipient of the Na�onal Bar Associa�on ’ s Presiden�al Award .
Kemp appointed Miami-Dade Deputy Mayor as Benford steps down
Former City of Miami Fire Chief Maurice Kemp has been appointed Miami-Dade County Deputy Mayor . He will oversee Public
Chief Maurice Kemp Safety , Public Housing and
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Community Development , and Community Ac�on and Human Services departments .
Former City of Miami Fire Chief Maurice Kemp has been appointed Miami-Dade County Deputy Mayor . He will
Russell Benford oversee Public
Safety , Public Housing and Community Development , and Community Ac�on and Human Services departments .
“ Maurice has all the a�ributes that make up a great Deputy Mayor ,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez , who appointed Kemp . “ He is kind , honest , intelligent , and a team player . I had the honor of being one of Maurice ’ s mentors when I was the Fire Chief for the City of Miami and I can personally a�est to his qualifica�ons .”
Kemp joined the Miami Fire Department in 1985 , and in 2009 he was appointed the city ’ s first African-American Chief of Fire-Rescue .
Kemp will assume his new role as Deputy Mayor on October 11 .
The current Deputy Mayor , Russell Benford , has accepted a posi�on as Vice President of Government Rela�ons with Royal Caribbean Cruises . He steps down from his role in October .
“ I couldn ’ t be happier for Russell ,” said Gimenez . “ I have known Russell for years and consider him to be a personal friend . He is an extraordinary public servant and has served Miami-Dade County very well for 6 years .”
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