Author: Carma Henry

  For 29 years, Ashanti Cultural Arts and Enrichment has pro-vided a variety of programs to enrich lives through instruction in dance, music, drama, theatre, and rhythmic drumming throughout South Florida. Linda Jones, founder, was recently awarded a Proclamation from the City of Pompano Beach, recognizing the 29th anniversary, and the accomplishments of Ashanti Cultural Arts. Jones, a resident of Pompano Beach, says, “I am proud of the success of the program, but more importantly I am proud of what the students do and achieve individually and as a group.” 

LOC CDC president Michael Minor praised the “spirit of cooperation and pure joy” from young people at the school who were on hand to cheer the plans for a gaming lounge.“This facility will bring others into the community who don’t look like us,” said Minor.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) welcomed the 2019 Principal Officers and Board of Directors. Otis W. Kirksey, Pharm.D., director of Pharmacy Services at the Neighborhood Medical Center in Tallahassee, is among them. He has served for the past year on the ADA National Advocacy Committee. “The 12-member board is composed of forward-thinking medical, scientific, education and executive professionals, who will strategically lead and focus efforts to ensure the ADA continues to be synonymous with excellence.”

82-year-old record-breaking bodybuilder Ernestine Shepherd, who will share her personal experiences and insights on embracing aging with health and vitality, Local leader Rev. Arthur Jackson III of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, who will share a word on inspirational guidance.

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The SupportMusic Merit Award recognizes individual schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

He has literally been “hooked” on fishing ever since and now, he’s a senior in high school.

   “The Poor Man’s Store was built in 1947,” said Matthews. “I kept the original name of the store, and it became ‘Matthews Poor Man’s Store.’ I could have lived anywhere I wanted, but I chose to stay in this community. I felt it was God’s purpose for me to stay and do whatever I could to be a blessing to young people and their families.” 

  The Meek-Eaton Black Archives Museum recently held a public reception for the Willie L. Bryant, D.D.S. Exhibit and students who will benefit from his endowed scholarship. More than 80 people, including Bryant’s family and friends, Florida A&M University students, and the family of the scholarship recipients attended the event.

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