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Hand Mudras

     In studying hand mudras in preparation for this year’s journey, I learned so much. Not only can we heal our own bodies, as our bodies are designed to naturally heal itself, but hand mudras help to “seal” energies to create the atmosphere for the healing. Everyone has done a hand mudra at some point in their lives even if they did not realize what they were doing or in tune with the benefits of it. For example, holding hands in prayer is a mudra. As the fingertips touch each other, there are subtle things happening inside of the body so it makes sense as there is a calmness when praying that we feel when using this mudra even if we may not have paid attention to it. Also, those that practice yoga or meditation have most likely incorporated hand mudras into their practice in some way. […]

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Rally on Abortions Rights in Fort Lauderdale

     Fort Lauderdale Federal Building was the location for an Abortion Rights Rally held on Saturday by Broward County Democrats. The rally was held to show support for Women’s Rights and to protest the appearance of impending roll back measures restricting women’s access to abortions currently being considered by the U. S. Supreme Court. […]

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Manatee County Democratic Party Holds Annual Gala; Manatee Democrat Black Caucus Recognized

     The Manatee County Democratic Black Caucus (MCDBC) was recognized by the Manatee County Democratic Party at its annual gala last month in Bradenton. MCDBC was presented with the 2022 Bill McGrath Memorial Award, presented to the group or individual who exemplifies commitment to promoting democracy by engaging and registering Democratic voters. The gala was held at The Grove Ballroom in Lakewood Ranch. […]

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Education Attorney Corey Smith Announces Candidacy for Palm Beach County School Board, District 7

Palm Beach County native and education attorney, Corey M. Smith, has announced his candidacy to represent District 7 of the Palm Beach County School Board (PBCSB). His campaign focuses on three main pillars: strengthening the school-to-workforce pipeline; improving early childhood academic success for increased elementary school achievement; and re-prioritizing educator and student mental health and well-being. […]

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Sunshine State Step Show Returns

     After two years, the Sunshine State Step Show returns in-person with a live audience, stage lights, and stage presence of the National Panhellenic Council (NPHC), also known as the Divine Nine,  a composite of historically Black sororities and fraternities: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Iota Phi Theta, Fraternity Incorporated, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, […]

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Curvy Ventures

     With such a fat-shaming society we live in, there has always been a negative stigma attached to plus men and women— to feel comfortable in their own skin…especially when publicly enjoying themselves. This feeling of unacceptance and the negative stigma creates social anxiety and oftentimes, can even lead to depression. Imagine not wanting to put on a bathing suit, simply out of fear of what others may say. Having this very dilemma in mind, is exactly why Curvy Ventures Plus-Size Events was created! […]

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Bailey Contemporary Arts Center Announces Call for Artists in Residence

Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA) in Pompano Beach is pleased to announce a call for artists in residence for the 2022-2223 cycle, which runs October 1 through to June 30. The BaCA studio artist program (AiR program) is designed to encourage and nurture the creative growth of artists whose work will impact the larger cultural landscape while integrating visual, musical, literary and performance artists into a dynamic collaborative community.  Participating artists are expected to have experience working independently although interdisciplinary collaborations during the residency that result in new works are encouraged. Applications are due by May 30, 2022, through https://artist.callforentry.org. […]