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Sister Cities of Delray Beach, Florida is hosting a two-week Youth Leadership & Cultural Exchange Program between July 7 – 18, 2025.  The dynamic two-week experience is designed to empower local youth through leadership development, cultural education, and international awareness located Creative Arts School at Old School Square, 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida

        It has now been 249 years since the United States declared its independence from the British Empire. The lofty ideals etched into the parchment of the Declaration of Independence— “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…”—continue to ring through the American conscience. But this July 4th, as I stood in the heart of the Royal Palm neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, those words felt both present and painfully distant.

       The press availability was an opportunity to put a positive spin on her ability to deliver for FAMU.  The former lobbyist was giddy as she boasted, “For the first time, we’ll be bringing home a historic level of funding.” Johnson gushed praise and thanks to the Republican legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis for the appropriation of $65.5 million.