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This week, I attended the Growing the Voices of Our Future interest meeting to see if I would want to do it again for another year. […]
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A Wonderful Christmas Play
A few weeks ago, I experienced something I never did before. I went to a play, which was called the Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant. […]
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Growing the Voices of Our Future
On Sunday, December 15, youth reporters/photographers of the Westside Gazette received plaques to commemorate their service to the community by writing for the Westside Gazette […]
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The Whore Of Washington
The Whore Of Washington […]
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eBay profits from African American Degradation
eBay profits from African American Degradation […]
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Broward County Transit Extends OIC-Si Contract to $4.2M
In just three years, the division’s success is attributed to improving the cleanliness of BCT buses and earning an 89% customer satisfaction rating in 2018. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, the Broward County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to award OIC-Si a $4.2 million contract over the next FIVE years. […]
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ArtServe presents “Roots of the Spirit: Soulful Expressions of the African Diaspora”
ArtServe, a non-profit that supports artists committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, is presenting “Roots of the Spirit: Soulful Expressions of the African Diaspora” from Jan. 15 through Feb. 27, 2020, coinciding with Black History Month. […]
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Christmas comes early at the 19th Annual UNCF Leader’s Luncheon in Fort Lauderdale
After delivering a genuinely moving and distinctly patriotic keynote address, – Vincent Viola played the role of Santa Claus and announced a $500,000 donation to UNCF (United Negro College Fund). Overall, the event raised nearly $650,000 including sponsorships and donations from approximately 300 business, civic and community influencers in attendance, including master of ceremonies, Calvin Hughes, anchor, WPLG-TV. […]
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Congressional Black Caucus Members Talk Impeachment, HBCU Funding
The members discussed the passage of the FUTURE Act, legislation that provides needed funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other educational institutions. “Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges or Universities, and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) play a significant role in expanding access to higher education for low-income students and students of color,” said Scott, the Chair of the House Committee on Education and Labor. […]
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Banking While Black: JPMorgan Chase Says It Is ‘Sickened’ by Racism Exposed at an Arizona Bank
JPMorgan Chase is calling for staff across the bank to come forward with experiences and concerns related to racism and discrimination in the wake of a New York Times story reporting on racial bias in the company. […]