Author: Carma Henry

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Spady Museum and the 100th anniversary of the construction of The Spady House, the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch will be a Silver Jubilee, featuring the theatrical talents of CORE Ensemble and a keynote address by guest speaker William “Bill” Nix.

The Old Dillard Foundation brought culture, unity, and rhythm to the heart of Fort Lauderdale with its annual Kwanzaa Soirée, held at MOV Fusion Bar & Grill Restaurant. Sponsored by Cigna Health Care, the Broward Cultural Arts Division, and The Westside Gazette, the event was an inspiring celebration of African heritage, community values, and the collective spirit of Kwanzaa.

       Several Caribbean countries were shaken by a series of earthquakes during the first two days of the new year, according to the Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) at the St Augustine campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI).

       Billed as “Where Culture Meets the Coast,” the nationally acclaimed event brings together some of the country’s most electrifying Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands for a high-energy showcase of music, precision, and legacy. The Palm Beaches will serve as the backdrop for a celebration that blends cultural heritage with world-class performance.

The South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the L.I.F.E. Foundation, Inc., will host the 9th Annual Deltas on the Run 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Charnow Park in Hollywood.

       The first SWAC battle between Charlie Ward and Reggie Theus lived up to the hype.

       South Carolina State guard Jayden Johnson’s bucket with less than a second to go lifted the Bulldogs to a 58-57 win over Howard Saturday afternoon in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener for both teams.

       The Allen Yellow Jackets women’s basketball team brought in the New Year in dominant fashion, taking down the Fort Valley State Wildcats in an 89-39 road win.

LOS ANGELES WAVE — Capital & Main’s findings are based on data collected by testers hired by the news organization to pose as Section 8 voucher holders. From late 2024 to early 2025 the testers contacted leasing agents to ask about available apartments in 65 buildings owned or operated by Jamison, Equity Residential, Essex Property Trust, AvalonBay Communities, G.H. Palmer Associates, Prime Residential and Greystar.

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