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Pompano Beach Cultural Center Presents Fruition by Tropical Botanic Artists Nine Creators Display Stunning Horticultural Images

October 13, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Pompano Beach Cultural Center is proud to present a group exhibition entitled Fruition by Tropical Botanic Artists, a Miami Florida Artist Collective. This exhibition of original botanical art focuses on the intriguing variety of fruits, nuts, and seeds produced by South Florida’s abundant native plant species. The opening reception takes place on October 14, 2022, at 6pm and the exhibition runs through January 3, 2023. For more information, www.pompanobeacharts.org. […]

Good Morning America (GMA) is Coming to FAMU’s Homecoming

October 13, 2022 Carma Henry 0

FAMU President Larry Robinson. Ph.D., made the announcement this week at the University’s Board of Trustees meeting. He said GMA coming to town just adds to the homecoming experience. “We have a wonderful tradition of Homecoming here with Rattlers coming from all over. To allow the rest of the world to see some of the festivities, experience the rich culture, and hear about the accomplishments of our graduates and students at FAMU, it doesn’t get any better than that.” […]

Education – A Political Bridge

October 12, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Michael A. Coleman shared these disturbing statistics. He is the president of Roots and Wings, a non-profit organization that teaches Black and Brown children how to read. He is also the 1st. Vice President of the Palm Beach County Democratic Black Caucus. He shares these statistics because he sees education as crucial in bridging the gap for people of color. […]

Program Fosters Creativity

October 12, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Program Fosters Creativity […]

Nike’s new FAMU sneaker sells out quickly

October 12, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Florida A&M University and Nike signed a multi-year agreement in March 2021 that covers athletic footwear, uniforms, and clothing for FAMU athletes. The event took place at the APB store on Gaines Street, and the line extended down Gaines with over 2,000 attendees. […]

Grand opening held for official site of Palm Beach State College’s Dr. Barbara Carey-Shuler Equity Institute

October 12, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Palm Beach State College held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 4 for the official home of its Dr. Barbara Carey-Shuler Equity Institute that aims to improve retention and close the graduation gap for minority students. […]

When the Cover Up is Worse than the Crime

October 6, 2022 Carma Henry 0

The messiness around public records requests is keeping Traceit in the sand tunnels. Trying to decipher the 5Ws of the requests has The Street Detective in a sand tornado not created by Ian, but by the Broward Principals and Assistants Association (BPAA). […]

Hurricane Ian has the potential to be the most costly hurricane in Florida history

October 6, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Hurricane Ian has the potential to be the most costly hurricane in Florida history, wreaking havoc on towns from the state’s western coast to interior cities like Orlando. The most severe wind and rain occurred in southern coastal communities such as Fort Myers and Naples, where several neighborhoods were completely destroyed. […]

The Story of the Numbers

October 6, 2022 Carma Henry 0

We all have heard of “Playing The Numbers” but few know how it really began. Before 1920 there were several lottery games of ill repute in New York city. The winning numbers were often chosen in unreliable ways. In the early 1920s, Casper Holstein, a Black porter, liked to study the Clearing House totals. The Clearing House managed the exchanges of money among New York City banks on a daily basis. It occurred to Holstein that the numbers printed were different every day. […]

The Broward Center For The Performing Arts Seeks Performers For Arts For Action: Black Voices Initiative

October 6, 2022 Carma Henry 0

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is seeking applications from Black performing artists for participation in a series of events including theater, dance, music, spoken word and comedy in its traditional performance spaces as well as an outdoor festival. […]