Author: Carma Henry

        Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and District 9 Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee will officiate the groundbreaking ceremony for the next phase of Quail Roost Station, an affordable housing development designed for seniors, on Wednesday, August 14 at 11:00 a.m.

       In a recent engagement that could signify a turning point for education within Broward County, Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn’s conversation with approximately 30 Black ministers’ sheds light on his forward-thinking approach to tackle longstanding challenges head-on. Dr. Hepburn’s comprehensive dialogue on the topics ranging from new policies on cell phone usage, acceleration of students, intervention, and enrichment programs, to the reimagining of community engagement through partnerships, outlines a blueprint that seems poised to redefine educational standards within the district. Yet, amidst these promising developments, the conversation also surfaced critical areas that necessitate immediate attention and action, particularly in the domains of faculty diversity, school safety, and the psychological impacts of technology restrictions on students.

       The opening of this new facility is a crucial development for our community in terms of transparency of the electoral process,” said Joe Scott, Broward County Supervisor of Elections. “Not only does it enhance our capacity to manage the election process, but it also provides a convenient and secure location for early voting and ballot drop-offs. We are committed to ensuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity to participate in the democratic process.”

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   NNPA NEWSWIRE — Reducing the quality of life, psychosocial, and economic burden resulting from lack of access to high-quality, affordable healthcare is a primary concern of forty-two million African American voters. We will vote according to our health interests irrespective of political party.

   The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has announced the 2024 cohort of HBCU Scholars, marking the 10th anniversary of this transformative program. This year, 110 students from 77 HBCUs across the nation and around the world have been selected for their exceptional academic achievements, leadership potential, and dedication to their communities.

       Pompano Beach Arts is delighted to present the group exhibition SMS: Semantic Textiles, curated by Lisa Rockford of Rockford Projects. The title incorporates the acronym SMS, standing for “short message service,” originally associated with text messaging. As texts, tweets, and memes have become increasingly prevalent, written language has evolved into more abbreviated and ephemeral forms. This extensive survey spans three galleries and over 6,000 square feet, featuring 70 works by 20 artists. The exhibition highlights the use of text in combination with contemporary fiber arts techniques, such as sewing, quilting, embroidery, knitting, weaving, rug hooking, and basketry. The exhibition at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA) will be on view through September 20, 2024. Learn more at www.pompanobeacharts.org.

       These statistics, among a string of others, prove that racial health disparities remain consistent across the U. S. and that Black and other people of color, including Hispanic and AIAN (America Indian and Alaska Natives) fare worse than White Americans across a majority of health conditions. Therefore, private and public sectors must make concerted efforts to address this inequity head on if the gap is ever too close.