Pompano Beach Arts presents a timely and important solo exhibition at Pompano Beach Cultural Center by Holly Hanessian. Entitled Momentary Cloudiness, Hurricanes, Plastic & Water, the show explores the correlation between single-use plastic bottled water and the rise of hurricane activity.
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Donald E. Archey, a luminary in the motivational speaking and authorship realms, is poised to illuminate the nation with his latest literary gem, āāThe Key to Unlock Happinessā. The grand revelation is scheduled for Saturday February 17, 2024, and will start at 4-5 PM with a Meet and Greet the Author along with New Hope Baptist Church Youth will speak about Black History and the event will climax at 5:30 PM with a live recording and streaming nationwide at the historic New Hope Baptist Church 1321 NW 6th STĀ Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with food severed after the event.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Committees and subcommittees that oversee various parts of the budget began detailing spending plans, with the Senate and the House expected to release overall proposals Friday. That will be a step toward the House and Senate negotiating a final budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which will start July 1.
Ā A 1908 race riot in the city of Springfield, Il, was the final tipping point that led to the creation of the N.A.AC.P. The organizationās historicalĀ records chronicled the origin: āAppalled at this rampant violence, a groupĀ of White liberals that included Mary White Ovington and Oswald Garrison Villard (both the descendants of famous abolitionists), William English Walling and Dr. Henry Moscowitz issued a call for a meeting to discuss racial justice.
The Florida House on Wednesday began moving forward with a proposal that would restrict the types of flags that can be displayed at government buildings and schools, including preventing the display of LGBTQ pride flags.
In a strategic move, DeSantis decided to support Trump, a significant player in Republican politics. This alliance could shape the dynamics of the upcoming presidential race, leveraging Trumpās influence and DeSantisā rising political prominence.
House Bill 601 and Senate Bill 576 are both being passed through the legislature by Republican lawmakers who argue that Civilian Oversight of Law enforcement acts as a harbor for anti-police sentiment, radical ideology, and a dismantling of police departments. This sentiment is far from the truth. The truth, that many law enforcement leaders have found police oversight to be helpful in their momentous task, is well documented. These civilian oversight agencies are unbiased, which helps them unite stakeholders to work together and improve policing for the communities they serve. Because of this, elected officials throughout the country are increasingly establishing robust, independent civilian oversight, in recognition of its ability to promote public trust in law enforcement and reduce exposure to misconduct risks.
A Miami native recently completed an intensive 10-week training program to become a member of the elite U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā When ArtServe created the Impact Awards last year to formally recognize people and organizations making a difference in the South Florida community through arts and culture, the program was purposely designed to reach out beyond the ArtServe universe to identify unsung heroes most deserving of the honor.
To address this issue, I am organizing a series of maternal health support groups titled āMomās In The Muckā (#MITK). These groups aim to educate, empower, and support women in rural areas to reduce maternal and infant mortality, improve birthing outcomes, and foster community.