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On Tuesday, South African researchers added new details to what’s known about the Omicron variant of coronavirus.

The spread has been very fast in South Africa, Britain, and other countries. Government officials have emphasized that even if these variants can pass by some of the protection provided by vaccines, vaccinated people will tend to have milder disease or no symptoms at all once infected, making vaccines  the number one choice, aside from masks and social distancing, to protect people. […]

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Connecting Two Generations: Village Wisdom for Our Youth Teaches to Inform Younger Generations and Celebrates African American Men

Author Dr. Edmund H. Moore establishes a connection between the youngest generation and their elders in his latest book Village Wisdom for Our Youth through discussion of essential life skills, dissection of common problems, and the celebration of African American men. Dr. Moore discusses seven topics throughout his book: Relationships, Common Sense, Career Guidance, Financial Health, Faith in God, Community and Civic Engagement, and Personal Development. […]

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Bailey Contemporary Arts Presents Sleeping Beauty Photography Exhibition

     Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA) is proud to present Sleeping Beauty, an exhibition by acclaimed photographer Lydia Panas. Utilizing large format photography and video, Panas introduces viewers to women and girls in classical poses of vulnerability, while capturing their true powerful essence. This acclaimed exhibition incorporates the viewer as a participant in a way that is both mesmerizing and thought-provoking. The opening reception takes place on Friday, January 7, 2022, during Old Town Untapped, from 6 pm-10 pm. An Artist Talk and book signing will take place on Thursday, February 3 at 7 pm and the exhibition runs through March 22, 2022. For more information, www.pompanobeacharts.org […]

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Gazette’s Audrey Peterman to receive national environmental award

The Westside Gazette’s environmental writer Audrey Peterman has been selected to receive the National Park Conservation Association’s Centennial Leadership Award 2022, for her “role as an important and influential park advocate.” The Award will be presented at the organization’s Annual Salute to the Parks at the National Museum of the American Indian on the National Mall in DC, on April 6, 2022. […]

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“The Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc. and Florida Memorial University Celebrate 65 Years of Donation Day”

      The Florida General Baptist Convention in conjunction with Florida Memorial University virtually celebrated the 65th Annual Donation Day on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Florida Memorial University, a private, coeducational, and Baptist-affiliated institution that has the distinction of being one of the oldest academic centers in the state, and the only Historically Black University in South Florida. […]

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Edward Waters University Earns SACSCOC Approval to Offer New Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Forensic Science

Earlier this week Edward Waters University (EWU) received formal notification from its accrediting body, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), authorizing the university to offer a new Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Forensic Science. As such, the university plans to begin enrolling students in this exciting new academic degree program beginning in fall 2022. Traditionally, EWU has offered the B.A. degree program in Criminal Justice (with a concentration in Forensic Investigation) which has held strong interest amongst students and shown consistent enrollment and programmatic growth over the years […]