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Official Bahamas Relief Drop Off
The City of Lauderhill Official Bahamas Relief Drop Off location has been an overwhelming success. A number of truck loads have been filled and delivered while supplies are still coming in. […]
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Honoring the courage of residents who worked to “right a wrong” – West Lawn Cemetery
Three courageous and caring City of Hollywood residents banded together and worked to ensure that the remains of these individuals were finally treated with honor and decency. Their efforts were successful, and in1986 a monument was erected to restore dignity to those whose graves were disturbed. That same year, City officials renamed the grounds West Lawn Cemetery. […]
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17 Million Voters Purged Nationwide Between 2016 and 2018
The Brennan Center report follows a Center for American Progress analysis that examined how conservative lawmakers are suppressing the votes of people of color, young people, and those with disabilities. […]
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The Westside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these editorial contributions made by local students.
Growing the Voices of Our Future Hurricane Dorian may have other plans By Leja Williams This weekend we were supposed to experience a category 4 hurricane, but fortunately the hurricane has turned and it doesn’t […]
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The African American Vote:
Ever since delegates settled on a three-fifths compromise, African Americans have been a quandary for America’s political system. The power of the African American voting bloc is unparalleled. Unlike any other demographic group, it has the capacity to sway the outcome of most national or state elections. […]
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“Swingin’ with Style 2019 Golf Tournament” and Youth Golf Clinic
Delta Education and Life Development Foundation, Inc. (DELDF) in partnership with the Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is very proud to present the return of “Swingin’ with Style 2019 Golf Tournament” and Youth Golf Clinic. […]
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BSO Welcome new PO
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is pleased to welcome Robyn Hankerson to the Public Information Office. Hankerson brings a diverse portfolio of experience in communications, marketing and community outreach. […]
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SOUTH FLORIDA INSTITUTE ON AGING LAUNCHES NEW PROGRAM TO TRAIN OLDER ADULTS IN UPDATING WORKFORCE SKILLS WHILE HELPING LOCAL NON-PROFITS
The South Florida Institute on Aging (SoFIA) is launching SoFIA Fellows, a new program that will harness the power of an older workforce to help nonprofit organizations of South Florida achieve their missions while also providing older adults with an expanded social network, an increased sense of purpose, and updated workforce skills. […]
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Florida A&M University’s Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative Launches Statewide PSA Campaign
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) launched the next phase of its statewide education and information campaign about medical marijuana and the impact of unlawful marijuana on Florida’s diverse communities. […]
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Who is Martie Lovely?
Principal Martie Lovely shares how her innovative thinking is impacting our AT RISK youths at Sunrise High School, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. […]