Author: Carma Henry

In a unanimous vote, Tamarac City Commission appointed Mike Annese as Tamarac Fire Rescue’s (TFR) new Fire Chief, during Regular Commission Meeting.

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will celebrate its 60th Anniversary in the South Florida community beginning February 23. As part of its diamond anniversary year, History Fort Lauderdale will present its second visual tribute to impactful female leaders in South Florida, a PRIDE month LGBT+ exhibit, an environmental artist’s showcase, a Hispanic heritage celebration and a narrative highlighting the rise of craft beer and breweries in Broward County. These events will add to the nonprofit organization’s annual celebration of Black History Month, Native American History Month, and its signature History Makers Fundraiser.

Strap yourselves in for a Top Gun type of ride as Broward Education Foundation takes off with BrightStar Credit Union’s TOP FUN presented by Office Depot, on Friday, April 29 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort.

     Approximately 90 blind and visually impaired youth and their siblings tackled STEAM activities at the Lighthouse of Broward’s “For the Love of STEAM” event presented by UKG. The event offered firsthand science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics activities, all designed for youth who are blind and visually impaired.

     THREE FINANCIAL AID TIPS FOR BLACK STUDENTS Let’s take a look at some resources and tips to help Black students receive all of the financial aid for which they may be eligible! 1. Complete the FAFSA for the Correct Aid Year Your first step to learn what financial aid you’re eligible to receive will always be to visit studentaid.gov to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Right now, there are two FAFSA forms open: the 2021 – 2022 and 2022 – 2023 FAFSA. • If you plan to attend school in the Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023, please complete the 2022 – 2023 FAFSA using your 2020 tax return. • If you plan to attend school in Spring 2022 and/or Summer 2022, please complete the 2021 – 2022 FAFSA using your 2019 tax return.

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     “Today, as we close out Black History Month, we thank President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, for keeping their campaign commitment by nominating Kentanji Brown Jackson to serve as the first Black woman U.S. Supreme Court Justice. The NCBCP Black Women’s Roundtable is working in coalition with our allies to ensure that this nominee is treated fairly and is confirmed without delay. 

“With deep sadness, the family of Askia Muhammad announces his passing of natural causes today at the age of 76,” WPFW-Radio in Washington, D.C., said in a statement. “A private service will be held with a memorial planned for a future date. There are no words to express the profound sadness we feel at the passing of our dear brother.”

Voters who were registered to vote by February 7, 2022, will be able to vote early in the March 8, 2022, Special General & Municipal Elections.