Author: Carma Henry

     Whether your child is just beginning their educational journey in pre-K or elementary school, or exploring their interests in middle or high school, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) offers programs at every level to inspire creativity, build critical thinking and get them ready for college, career and life.

       The City of Lauderhill, Commissioner John T. Hodgson, and Charlie’s Patties and Pastries invite the community to a special dedication ceremony celebrating the life and legacy of Charles Boothe Sr.—a visionary businessman and philanthropist who grew a small Caribbean bakery into a nationally recognized brand.

   Join us for the One Love Jamaica Rebuild Concert — a night filled with music, unity, and hope as we raise funds to help rebuild Jamaica after the devastating hurricane.

     Each year, BAAG hosts the Light Up Sistrunk Health Fair & Toy Drive in observance of World AIDS Day, continuing a tradition that highlights the group’s long-standing commitment to HIV awareness and support. The health-fair section now draws more than 1,000 attendees, offering children holiday toys while providing parents with HIV and PrEP education, free health screenings, condoms, and access to a wide range of community resources.

     VA mortgage loans are fixed-rate loans guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. VA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders like SouthState to eligible veterans and service members for the purchase or refinancing of their primary home. We are fortunately able to do this with competitive interest rates and no money down, making homeownership more attainable to those who have served our nation.

       A Broward Circuit Court judge has cleared the way for a high-profile governance lawsuit at First Baptist Church Piney Grove in Oakland Park, Florida, to proceed, denying a motion to dismiss filed by Senior Pastor Rev. Ezra L. Tillman, Jr. and members of the church’s deacon board.

‘Test Your Bible Knowledge’

        In a development that has shocked the sports world and left hearts heavy from Dallas to Detroit, Marshawn Kneeland, the promising 24-year-old defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, has died. Kneeland was drafted in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan University, pick 56 overall. Marshawn was a rising young talent whose promise seemed destined to anchor the Cowboys’ defensive future. Just days before his death, he made an unforgettable play.  Marshawn blocked a punt in the end zone for a touchdown during a game the  Cowboys’ lost to the Arizona Cardinals. That moment, a career first, filled fans and teammates with excitement. And then, heartbreakingly, he was gone. 

Nunnie on the Sideline

Broward Country Commission selected Mark Bogan as Mayor and Robert Mckinzie as Vice Mayor of Broward County