The 44 Percent: Beloved Miami cultural arts center celebrates turning 50
Black men are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than any other racial group, according to Zero Prostate Cancer, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the cancer.
More specifically, one in six Black men will be diagnosed compared to 1 in 8 men overall, per the nonprofit. Black men are also 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than white men. They’re also 2.1 times more likely to die from it.
That’s why it’s important when Black men such as R&B singer Montell Jordan and Savannah Mayor Van Johnson publicly disclose their illness and encourage other Black men to get checked early.
Sen. Shevrin Jones is holding a prostate cancer awareness walk at Rolling Oaks Park community of Miami Gardens later this month. It’s worth attending if you’re curious about prostate cancer and want to offer support to those affected by it.
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INSIDE THE 305:
‘No words can describe it’: Vigil held for Miami Gardens dog mauling victim
Miami Gardens residents and loved ones held a vigil for Doreen Richards Broadbelt, 71, who was found dead on Labor Day following a dog attack in a field next to a Miami Gardens elementary school.
Newly appointed president at Florida Memorial University stays, judge rules
William McCormick will remain Florida Memorial University’s president, a judge ruled earlier this month. He is the university’s first alum to helm the role.
OUTSIDE THE 305:
R&B star Montell Jordan says his prostate cancer has returned
Montell Jordan discussed his prostate cancer diagnosis in a recent interview on the TODAY Show. His discussion comes as Savannah Mayor Van Johnson announced his second diagnosis of the cancer and treatment.
Expanding fight against Haitian gangs gets key backing from Latin, Caribbean nations
The Organization of American States issued a joint statement of support in the ongoing efforts to help Haiti take on gangs, who’ve caused more than 3,000 deaths this year.
HIGH CULTURE: Liberty City arts center turns 50. ‘Our communities are always filled with talent’
The Marshall L. Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center celebrates 50 years this year and will honor the occasion with a sneak peek of a documentary about the center’s success. The celebration will be held at the Arsht Center at the Knight Concert Hall on Sunday at 6 p.m.